Merck & Co. is communicating directly with covered entities asking for contract pharmacy claim data to be submitted to Merck via a secure web portal. Merck states the data will […]
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HRSA has indicated it will allow a hospital to accelerate timelines for its offsite locations to begin participating in the 340B Drug Discount Program. Previously, offsite locations were required to […]
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The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) plan, proposed September 30, 2019, to survey 340B hospitals for their net […]
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This article was originally published on March 25th and was updated on April 23rd. It is being updated as new information becomes available. We wanted to provide updates on the […]
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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 […]
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Consolidated Health Center & FQHC Look-a-Likes The 2020 Grantee recertification period for Consolidated Health Centers, Federal Qualified Health Center Look-Alikes, Ryan White, Comprehensive Hemophilia Treatment Centers, Native Hawaiian, Black Lung […]
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has set the annual recertification of eligibility for 340B drug discounts for hospitals to begin August 19, 2019, and end September 16, 2019. […]
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With the roll-out of value-based care programs that focus on patient outcomes, health systems and health plans are using telehealth in a proactive way, reaching out to patients facing transitions […]
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Attention 340B covered entities participating with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield: Effective April 1, 2019, Anthem requires that a “JG,” “TB,” or another relevant modifier be added to claims […]
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Attention 340B covered entities participating with Humana – Managed Care Medicare: Effective January 1, 2019, Humana requires that a “JG,” “TB,” or another relevant modifier be added to claims involving […]
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By Cory Schunemann, Tax Manager at Blue & Co. Tax-exempt organizations frequently grapple with how to report fundraising events on Form 990. The form requires them to separate event proceeds […]
On April 11, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule for updates to Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities under the […]
Many Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), also known as Life Plan Communities (LPCs), are facing complex and dynamic challenges. In addition to the significant pressure of supporting an aging baby […]
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