April 2, 2020
Occupational Mix Survey Deadline Extended
CMS has granted an extension for hospitals nationwide to file their Occupational Mix Surveys (OMS). The original due date of July 1, 2020, has been extended to August 3, 2020. […]
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March 30, 2020
COVID-19 Update: General Considerations for Clients
This article was originally published on March 25th and is being updated as new information becomes available. We created this Q&A as a general, high-level guide for our clients on common […]
Read MoreMarch 25, 2020
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 […]
Read MoreMarch 25, 2020
Medicare Cost Report Filing Extension
On March 24, 2020, multiple Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have announced CMS has extended the due date for cost report filings. The providers covered in this extension include Hospitals, Rural […]
Read MoreMarch 24, 2020
Expansion of Telehealth with 1135 Waiver
Under this new waiver, Medicare can pay for office, hospital, and other visits furnished via telehealth across the country, including in patients’ places of residence, starting March 6, 2020. A […]
Read MoreMarch 24, 2020
Delayed Implementation of Required 340B Modifiers: KY Department of Medicaid Services
We wanted to share an urgent update on the impending billing changes that were scheduled to take effect on 4/1/2020. In a communication we acquired today from Jessin Joseph, Pharmacy […]
Read MoreMarch 23, 2020
CMS Announces Relief from the Quality Reporting Program in Response to COVID-19
On March 22, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it is granting exceptions from reporting requirements and extensions for clinicians and providers participating in Medicare quality […]
Read MoreMarch 17, 2020
Staying Collaborative in a Remote Work Business Model
Many companies currently operating in a remote work business model are asking questions about how to keep effectively collaborating as if their employees were in person. It’s easy to take […]
Read MoreMarch 16, 2020
CMS: COVID-19 Emergency Declaration for SNFs
The Federal Department of Health and Human Services issued an updated memo on COVID-19 protocols from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) official, David Wright. The memo states: Facilities […]
Read MoreMarch 13, 2020
Can your organization support a Work From Home or Remote Work Contingency Plan?
As the uncertainty of the impacts of COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues, many organizations are considering Work From Home (WFH) or remote work contingency plans or reevaluating WFH plans already in existence. […]
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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 25, 2025
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 […]
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!
Chattanooga, Tennessee’s business community is known for its innovation and collaboration — values we live by at Blue & Co. That’s why we’re excited to open our newest office right in the heart of it.![]()
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As Brad Shaw, Managing Director, shared:![]()
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“Our expansion into Tennessee reflects our firm’s dedication to building strong relationships and delivering personalized service that drives long-term success. We’re excited to join a community known for its entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative business environment...”![]()
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The Chattanooga office will be led by Director Todd Schiavone who has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare consulting and reimbursement. In addition to Schiavone, two senior managers, Meghan Campbell and Mark Daffer, will be based in Chattanooga. ![]()
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🔗 Read the full announcement: hubs.la/Q03vrb720![]()
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