CMS 2023 Medicare DSH Ruling Vacated

On August 28, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia vacated CMS’s 2023 rule addressing the treatment of Medicare Advantage (Part C) inpatient days in the Medicare […]
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On August 28, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia vacated CMS’s 2023 rule addressing the treatment of Medicare Advantage (Part C) inpatient days in the Medicare […]
Read MoreBy Becca Meredith, CPA, FHFMA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. For Medicare cost reporting periods ending on or after January 1, 2026, many acute care hospitals will have to […]
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by Michael Koeninger The headline number from mid-2026 is technically encouraging: hospital revenue is growing. But revenue figures have a way of obscuring what’s actually happening on the margin line […]
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Unrelated business income (UBI) remains one of the most fact-intensive areas of federal tax compliance for all exempt-organizations, particularly healthcare organizations. As health systems diversify revenue, expand ancillary services, and […]
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This summer, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed two new rules that, if finalized, will have significant financial and operational impacts on 340B covered entities. In early […]
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By: Kim Scifres and Luke Lamb Indiana law now requires nonprofit hospitals to develop a Community Benefits Plan report and file it annually with the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH). […]
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After over six months of legal uncertainty, HRSA has issued a revised rebate model pilot impacting Medicare Fair Price drugs. On July 31st, the Health Resources & Service Administration (HRSA) […]
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With FFY 2027 approaching, it’s time to apply or request an extension for your hospital’s low-volume adjustment. This is an additional payment for rural subsection (d) hospitals to help offset […]
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Providing annual wellness visits to patients covered by Medicare is a great way to grow your revenue year after year, whether you’re a practice of one physician or a large hospital […]
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Performing Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) provides a unique value that benefits your healthcare organization, providers and your patients. AWVs align with population health management, and can identify any needs for […]
Read MoreBy Tyler Irvine, CPA, Senior Accountant at Blue & Co. Effective inventory management is the backbone of any successful manufacturing or distribution business. It is about much more than just […]
By Luke Pierce, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Leaders in the not-for-profit sector are often required to oversee and understand all parts of their organization. For the many […]
By Heather Sunseri, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. For thoroughbred owners and breeders, tax strategy can be just as important as bloodlines and training decisions. And when President […]