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COVID-19: Important Coding Updates

This article is being updated as new information becomes available. It was originally published on April 3rd and was most recently updated on May 1st with additions to the Specimen […]

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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 […]

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Contract Labor: Impact on Wage Index

Outsourcing is a common practice in all areas of business, including the healthcare sector. Although this is a major expense for a hospital, it can have an effect on the […]

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Proposed Changes to the Wage Index

On April 23, 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Proposed Rule for the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) for Acute Care Hospitals. The proposed […]

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2019 Hospital OPPS Proposed Rule

On July 25, the CMS released proposed changes to the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System for 2019. Key proposals include: Increasing […]

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The Importance of Benchmarking in Retirement Communities | Service dog with seniors living in a retirement community

The Importance of Benchmarking in Retirement Communities

Many Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) and Life Plan Communities (LPCs) are facing complex and dynamic challenges. In addition to the significant pressure of supporting an aging baby boomer population, […]

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The Benefits of Entity-Owned Pharmacies

The Benefits of Entity-Owned Pharmacies

Entity-owned pharmacies are an important consideration for hospitals, community health centers, and other 340B grantee types. As retail pharmacy closures rise and the complexities of the 340B Drug Discount Program […]

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How AI Can Help Protect Not-For-Profits From Cyberattacks

By Joel Barnett, Technical Account Executive at Blue Pioneer Consulting and Holly Fields, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Not-for-profit organizations handle sensitive data every day, which make them […]

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