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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 […]

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5 Quality Components for mLTSS

Managed Long Term Services and Supports (mLTSS) refers to the delivery of long-term services and supports through Medicaid managed care programs. mLTSS’s strategy is to expand home and community-based services, […]

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Contract Services: Impact on Wage Index

In the past several years, hospitals have continued to feel the impact of increased utilization of contract nursing and other contract services. Although these services have developed into a major […]

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Period 4 Reporting Now Open: PRF Update

We’re entering the final weeks of Period 4 reporting period that closes on March 31, 2023. Period 4 reporting is required for any organization that received more than $10,000 in […]

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CMS Finalizes 2026 OPPS Rule: Preparing for Market-Driven MS-DRG Reporting

CMS Finalizes 2026 OPPS Rule: Preparing for Market-Driven MS-DRG Reporting

In our last thought leadership, we gave an update on new pricing transparency rules.  Within the same rule, CMS requires a new cost report worksheet that utilizes the new pricing […]

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SNFs in 2026: Preparing for Audits, Surveys, and Value-Based Care

SNFs in 2026: Preparing for Audits, Surveys, and Value-Based Care

What to Expect from CMS in 2026 As we close out 2025 after a year of regulatory challenges, Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) enter 2026 amid evolving CMS rules, heightened compliance […]

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Blue & Co., LLC Appoints New Leaders to Head Key Niches and Service Lines | Mike Fleetwood, CPA, Dale Skaggs, CPA, Shannon Borden, CPA, Eric Jaske, CPA, CEPA, Brad Minor, CPA/ABV/CFF, ASA, CVA, CMEA, CM&AA

Blue & Co., LLC Appoints New Leaders to Head Key Niches and Service Lines

CARMEL, Ind. (December 17, 2025) – Blue & Co., LLC is proud to announce the appointment of five firm leaders to head key industry niches and service lines, strengthening the […]

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