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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A community health assessment (CHA), also known as community health needs assessment (CHNA), refers to a state, tribal, local, or territorial health assessment that identifies key health needs and issues […]
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By Theresa Wilson, Accounting Specialist at Blue & Co. As the new year kicks off, so begins another tax season for many businesses. Instead of scrambling to prepare this year, […]
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This is your 340B recertification reminder for 2024. The 2024 Grantee recertification period for Consolidated Health Centers, Federal Qualified Health Center Look-Alikes, Ryan White, Comprehensive Hemophilia Treatment Centers, Native Hawaiian, […]
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By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. When considering the sale of your business, regardless of career stage or circumstance, engaging an experienced sell-side transaction advisor can help […]
By Nancy Orben, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Are you eligible for a tariff refund? The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on February 20, 2026, that tariffs imposed under […]
By Chad Nieter, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co., and Joel Barnett, Technical Account Executive at Blue Pioneer Consulting Fraud prevention isn’t something leadership can simply hand off to […]
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