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HHS Announcement on Provider Relief Reporting

On September 19th HHS released updated reporting guidelines for CARES act funding from General and Targeted distributions. Included in this announcement is a shift in the definition and calculation of […]

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Hospital Price Transparency

Effective January 1, 2021, hospitals must comply with HHS’ new hospital price transparency rule that requires facilities to create and maintain a public list of their standard charges, including private […]

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Ohio Rural Health Transformation Program

In December 2025, Governor Mike DeWine announced that the state of Ohio will receive more than $200 million from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. […]

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Occupational Mix Survey – Importance of Payroll Decisions

Occupational Mix Survey – Importance of Payroll Decisions

The deadline for hospitals to submit the Occupational Mix Survey is June 30, 2026.  The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) collects this data every three years on the […]

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Contract Labor: Impact on Wage Index

Contract Labor: Impact on Wage Index

Outsourcing is a common practice in all areas of business, including the healthcare sector.  Although this is a major expense for a hospital, it can influence the wage index factor […]

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