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Telehealth Guidance for RHCs and FQHCs

On Friday, April 17, 2020, CMS finally released guidance for RHCs and FQHCs in terms of telehealth distant site services. Below is a snapshot of the information released in the […]

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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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Auto Dealership Profit Trends: What to Expect in 2026

By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. Starting Point In 2025, retail automotive dealership groups navigated through macroeconomic uncertainty and tightening consumer affordability. The public retail automotive dealership […]

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Benchmarking Physician Pay: How the Highest and Lowest Paid Specialties Compare

Benchmarking Physician Pay: How the Highest and Lowest Paid Specialties Compare

According to Medscape’s 2025 Physician Compensation Report, four specialties now average over $500,000 annually, with orthopedic surgery topping the list at $543,000. The report, based on responses from over 7,300 […]

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HRSA Update Regarding Rebate Model Pilot Programs

HRSA Update Regarding Rebate Model Pilot Programs

HRSA released a request for public input on potential future pilot programs on February 17th and also released a second request on February 25th regarding the burden of a pilot […]

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