July 19, 2024
Wage Index Timeline: Mid-Year Update and Looking into 2025
As we head into the second half of the 2024 calendar year and the start of 2025, there are a few major dates that you need to be aware of […]
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July 10, 2024
Manufacturers: It’s Time to Rethink Your R&D Tax Strategy
By Stephen Stringer, CPA, Director and Amy Sandlin, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. LLC News of incredible technological advancement and the rapid pace at which it is changing […]
Read MoreMay 22, 2024
IRS 501(r) Compliance: Financial Assistance Policy and Amounts Generally Billed Calculation
Non-profit hospital organizations as defined by Section 501(c)(3) must meet requirements imposed by Section 501(r) on a facility-by-facility basis to be treated as a tax-exempt organization. When looking at 501(r) […]
Read MoreMay 14, 2024
Hospital Price Transparency: What’s New in 2024 and Beyond
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has introduced significant changes to the requirements for hospital price transparency. The aim is to enhance pricing transparency and ensure compliance with […]
Read MoreApril 26, 2024
Staffing Level Final Rule for Nursing Homes
On April 22, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final rule on minimum staffing level requirements for nursing homes. This rule aims to improve quality care within […]
Read MoreMarch 27, 2024
QuickBooks Desktop No Longer Available for New Subscriptions after July 2024
By Nancy Orben, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Intuit has announced an official cutoff date for new purchases of QuickBooks Desktop. How does this effect you? If your […]
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2024
CMS 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Update
Every year the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) publishes their annual Final Rule, which contains updates to the Physician Fee Schedule that impact what healthcare organizations are reimbursed […]
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2024
Contract Labor: the Benefits, the Risks, and Best Practices
Contract labor refers to a flexible work force not considered permanent and is often engaged to perform services for a predetermined period. This applies to all disciplines and may include […]
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2024
Understanding Duplicate Payments and how to Prevent Them
Duplicate payments happen when a company pays the same invoice or for the same product or service more than once. According to the Association for Financial Professionals, duplicate payments average […]
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2024
Benefit Briefs: 2024 Retirement Plan Limits
By Holly Fields, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. For 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) increased plan limitations to reflect cost of living adjustments. Below are some of […]
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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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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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By Doug Sandor, Senior Accountant and Chad Nieter, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Cryptocurrency, a digital asset powered by cryptography for enhanced security, has revolutionized modern finance and […]
Our Post Acute Care Team is thrilled to be attending the LeadingAge Indiana 2025 Spring Conference on May 1-2 in Indianapolis, IN!![]()
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Visit Landon Hackett, Liz Barlow, Missy Deeg, and Kayla May at Booth 18. The team is looking forward to connecting with industry leaders, gaining new insights, and sharing their experiences in transforming post-acute care.
Building Relationships at Blue & Co.: Employees and Clients![]()
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Building relationships at Blue & Co. is the cornerstone of our success. We strive for our employees and clients to feel a sense of belonging and mutual growth. Join us as we celebrate the bonds that make Blue a place where people thrive both personally and professionally.
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