By Miranda Aavatsmark Perseverance. Confidence. Heart. Guts. Willpower. Tenacity. Dedication. The attributes above come to mind when I think of great fighters. Some of the legends include Muhammad Ali, Rocky […]
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Swing Bed Groundwork must be in place. CAH and PPS swing bed programs need to understand the reason behind the initiation of swing beds and the reliance on understanding skilled […]
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The significance of managing risks associated with your vendors is more important than ever. As more companies outsource key processes, technologies, and data management and storage, many control activities are […]
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What kinds of companies need SOC reports? Organizations that provide the following types of services for customers/clients may benefit from a SOC examination and report to demonstrate to customers/clients the […]
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On April 4, CMS announced that for cost reporting periods beginning on or after October 1, 2019, providers must comply with a “longstanding” rule to claim reimbursement for crossover bad […]
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a memorandum, about changes to the Five-Star Rating system on Nursing Home Compare that will go into effect in April 2019. CMS […]
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Over the past six months, CMS instructed all MACs to complete audits of the FFY 2015 Medicare Cost Report Worksheet S-10s. Each MAC was required to complete 50 audits (approximately […]
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The Internet of Things (IoT) has the opportunity to have a profound impact on the manufacturing sector for both large and small businesses. Whether it is monitoring operations on the factory […]
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As value-based healthcare becomes the norm, strong clinical documentation improvement (CDI) programs are becoming more important than ever. Value-based healthcare is a healthcare delivery model in which providers are paid […]
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The limitations on itemized deductions have gotten a lot of attention under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). More individuals will take advantage of the standard deduction instead […]
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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, […]
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 […]
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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