April 2, 2020
Occupational Mix Survey Deadline Extended
CMS has granted an extension for hospitals nationwide to file their Occupational Mix Surveys (OMS). The original due date of July 1, 2020, has been extended to August 3, 2020. […]
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March 25, 2020
Outpatient Therapy Options During COVID-19
COVID-19 is creating a dip in outpatient therapy appointments … and revenues. However, due to recent regulatory waivers announced by CMS, hospitals have a unique opportunity to provide therapy services […]
Read MoreMarch 25, 2020
Medicare Cost Report Filing Extension
On March 24, 2020, multiple Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have announced CMS has extended the due date for cost report filings. The providers covered in this extension include Hospitals, Rural […]
Read MoreMarch 24, 2020
Expansion of Telehealth with 1135 Waiver
Under this new waiver, Medicare can pay for office, hospital, and other visits furnished via telehealth across the country, including in patients’ places of residence, starting March 6, 2020. A […]
Read MoreMarch 24, 2020
Delayed Implementation of Required 340B Modifiers: KY Department of Medicaid Services
We wanted to share an urgent update on the impending billing changes that were scheduled to take effect on 4/1/2020. In a communication we acquired today from Jessin Joseph, Pharmacy […]
Read MoreMarch 23, 2020
CMS Announces Relief from the Quality Reporting Program in Response to COVID-19
On March 22, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it is granting exceptions from reporting requirements and extensions for clinicians and providers participating in Medicare quality […]
Read MoreMarch 16, 2020
CMS: COVID-19 Emergency Declaration for SNFs
The Federal Department of Health and Human Services issued an updated memo on COVID-19 protocols from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) official, David Wright. The memo states: Facilities […]
Read MoreMarch 4, 2020
Tips for Dental Practices to Avoid Missing Tax Deductions
By Tabitha Tolliver It is that time of year! You are likely gathering your business and personal information to provide to your tax preparer as we speak. Where do you […]
Read MoreMarch 3, 2020
Cost Reduction in Healthcare: Your employees can facilitate the solution
The basic core philosophy of healthcare reform is to reduce costs and improve quality. The emergence of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Bundled Payment regulations are two relevant examples of […]
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2020
340B Recertification Reminder
Consolidated Health Center & FQHC Look-a-Likes The 2020 Grantee recertification period for Consolidated Health Centers, Federal Qualified Health Center Look-Alikes, Ryan White, Comprehensive Hemophilia Treatment Centers, Native Hawaiian, Black Lung […]
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It’s March Madness, and we are not talking about basketball. The clock is ticking on the FY 2027 Medicare Wage Index; this process moves quickly, and missing a deadline can […]
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By Makalynn Funk, CPA, Senior Accountant at Blue & Co. April Fools’ Day brings around lots of fun pranks and punchlines, and while we all have fun with these little […]
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By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. Independent Dealers: The Backbone of U.S. Used Vehicle Retail Independent automobile dealers are a key component in the U.S. retail auto […]
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