The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released their 2025 IPPS Final Rule, with changes going into effect on October 1, 2024. There is a new opportunity related […]
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has set the annual recertification window for the 340B Drug Pricing Program for hospitals from August 12, 2024 to September 9, 2024. The […]
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As we head into the second half of the 2024 calendar year and the start of 2025, there are a few major dates that you need to be aware of […]
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Non-profit hospital organizations as defined by Section 501(c)(3) must meet requirements imposed by Section 501(r) on a facility-by-facility basis to be treated as a tax-exempt organization. When looking at 501(r) […]
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has introduced significant changes to the requirements for hospital price transparency. The aim is to enhance pricing transparency and ensure compliance with […]
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On April 22, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final rule on minimum staffing level requirements for nursing homes. This rule aims to improve quality care within […]
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Every year the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) publishes their annual Final Rule, which contains updates to the Physician Fee Schedule that impact what healthcare organizations are reimbursed […]
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Contract labor refers to a flexible work force not considered permanent and is often engaged to perform services for a predetermined period. This applies to all disciplines and may include […]
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Duplicate payments happen when a company pays the same invoice or for the same product or service more than once. According to the Association for Financial Professionals, duplicate payments average […]
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A well-managed swing bed program is essential to a critical access hospital. This program can improve patient outcomes and provide additional reimbursement opportunities creating a “win-win” for the patient and […]
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By Doug Hasler, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. Whether your organization is considering soliciting donor-restricted permanent endowment contributions as part of a new capital campaign or you already have […]
By Doug Hasler, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. In the first part of our series on establishing comprehensive endowment policies, we covered endowment creation and investment policy considerations. If […]
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has set the annual recertification window for the 340B Drug Pricing Program for hospitals from August 12, 2024 to September 9, 2024. The […]
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