January 13, 2026
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 influence the wage index factor […]
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January 12, 2026
CMS Extends Low Volume Payment Adjustment Attestation Period Through January 30, 2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Low Volume Payment Adjustment attestation period has been extended. Congress recently passed a short-term temporary extension, extending the deadline to January 30, […]
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2026
IRS Retirement Plan Limits
By Debbie Herbert, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. On an annual basis, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) releases plan contribution and benefit limitations, as well as income eligibility thresholds, […]
Read MoreDecember 23, 2025
Preparing for Market-Driven MS-DRG Reporting
In our last thought leadership, we gave an update on new pricing transparency rules. Within the same rule, CMS requires a new cost report worksheet that utilizes the new pricing […]
Read MoreDecember 18, 2025
SNFs in 2026: Preparing for Audits, Surveys, and Value-Based Care
What to Expect from CMS in 2026 As we close out 2025 after a year of regulatory challenges, Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) enter 2026 amid evolving CMS rules, heightened compliance […]
Read MoreDecember 16, 2025
2026 Post Acute Care Webinars
Join our Post Acute Care team of experts for informative webinars throughout 2026. January January 22, 2026 – 1pm: The New Era of Falls with Major Injury Measurement: What SNFs […]
Read MoreDecember 15, 2025
Critical Access Hospital Method II Claim Updates
Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Method II Claim Updates Effective January 1, 2026, Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Method II claims will be denied if the Attending & Rendering providers have not […]
Read MoreDecember 12, 2025
Preparing for 2026 Tax Season for Veterinarians
As 2025 draws to a close, veterinary practice owners are focused on positioning their businesses for optimal tax outcomes and avoiding year-end surprises. One of the most common questions we […]
Read MoreDecember 9, 2025
Preparing for 2026 Tax Season
As 2025 draws to a close, dental practice owners are focused on positioning their businesses for optimal tax outcomes and avoiding year-end surprises. One of the most common questions we […]
Read MoreDecember 4, 2025
Practically Simplifying EBITDA: A Dental Owner’s Guide
The consolidation of the dental industry into the hands of investment groups has resulted in the spread of various financial terms that are often misunderstood and misapplied. The most common […]
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By Tyler Irvine, CPA, Senior Accountant at Blue & Co. Effective inventory management is the backbone of any successful manufacturing or distribution business. It is about much more than just […]
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By Luke Pierce, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Leaders in the not-for-profit sector are often required to oversee and understand all parts of their organization. For the many […]
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Recent legal developments are once again shifting the Medicare reimbursement landscape.A federal court recently vacated CMS’s 2023 rule on Medicare Advantage (Part C) days, potentially opening the door to DSH relief for additional hospitals.In our latest article, our reimbursement advisors break down what this decision means for providers and what healthcare leaders should watch next.Read more in the full article: hubs.la/Q04yL50m0
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