June 25, 2025
Wage Index Timeline: Mid-Year Update and Looking into 2026
As we head into the second half of the 2025 calendar year, there are a few major dates that you need to be aware of for wage index purposes. These […]
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May 23, 2025
Filing Medicare Bad Debt Listings With Medicare Advantage Plans
Are you maximizing your reimbursement potential with Medicare Advantage (MA) plans? Many healthcare providers are unaware that they can file bad debt listings for additional reimbursement. The key lies in […]
Read MoreMarch 6, 2025
Medicare Cost Report Appeal Types & How to Navigate the Appeals Process
To appeal or not to appeal: that is the question. Medicare cost report appeals can be extremely profitable, but which issues are worth the time and effort to appeal? Without […]
Read MoreDecember 15, 2024
CMS Ruling 1498-R3 Causing Medicare Cost Report Settlements
We have started to see a number of Medicare Cost Report settlements come through over the past month related to the CMS Ruling 1498-R3. The issue is related to the […]
Read MoreDecember 10, 2024
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Antitrust Litigation Update
Earlier this month, the US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama issued a preliminary approval of the proposed settlement of the class action lawsuit against Blue Cross and […]
Read MoreNovember 13, 2024
2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Impacts RHCs
On November 1, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule. This final ruling includes several significant changes for Rural […]
Read MoreOctober 28, 2024
Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Rule: November 2nd Deadline
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities final ruling that speaks on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. This ruling […]
Read MoreAugust 22, 2024
Medicare Essential Medicines Payment Update from IPPS Final Rule
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 […]
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2024
Swing Bed Utilization: Optimizing for Hospitals
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 […]
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2024
340B Recertification Reminder for Consolidated Health Centers & FQHC Look-a-Likes
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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July 01, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio. (July 1, 2025) – Blue & Co., LLC and Blue Benefits Consulting, Inc. are delighted to share that M. Jane Shawver, QKC, QKA, has been named President of […]
July 01, 2025
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (July 1, 2025) — Blue & Co., a leading accounting and advisory firm, is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest office in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This […]
June 24, 2025
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services are vital in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) for resident recovery, rehabilitation, and quality of life. However, beyond achieving clinical outcomes, therapy departments must navigate […]
Wishing you a day of reflection, celebration, and gratitude. Happy Independence Day from all of us at Blue & Co.!
Last week we had a blast meeting students during our Jumpstart Summer Leadership Program 2025! It was a great way for students to connect with Blue employees and a great way for our team to introduce the students to our people-first culture. The students participated in multiple workshops and breakout rooms, a Reds game, a speech from our CPO, Chad Pfeifer, and having one on one time with employees. Thank you to everyone who made this program a success and a big thank you to Amy Lambdin for planning and running the program this year. We hope to see you next year!
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