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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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Occupational Mix Survey: What You Need to Know

Every three years, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires any Hospital that is subject to the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) to complete an Occupational Mix Survey […]

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Is Retainage Tying Up Your Cash Flow?

By Andrew Eiler, CPA, CCIFP, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Retainage: Track It Like the Cash It Is Retainage is intended to protect project owners and encourage project completion, […]

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Understanding the Reverse 1031 Exchange

By Walter Eckert, CPA, CVA, CEPA,  Director at Blue & Co. Finding the right replacement property before selling your current investment property can create both an opportunity and a timing […]

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Is Your Nonprofit Ready for an Endowment? Weighing the Benefits, Costs, and Timing

By Beth Anne Akers, CPA, Manager, and Caroline Paulus, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. An endowment fund is a powerful signal of an organization’s long-term commitment to its mission. […]

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