In December 2025, Governor Mike DeWine announced that the state of Ohio will receive more than $200 million from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. […]
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The deadline for hospitals to submit the Occupational Mix Survey is June 30, 2026. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) collects this data every three years on the […]
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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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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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On November 21, 2025, CMS finalized updates to Hospital Price Transparency regulations in the CY 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Final Rule. These […]
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Hospital outpatient physical and occupational therapy is one of the few levels of care that has not been forced into a capitated environment. For most hospitals, this service is paid […]
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has approved a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program that will significantly change how 340B discounts are accessed for covered entities for certain medications. […]
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By Karen Dringenburg, CPA, Audit Manager at Blue & Co. Your not-for-profit’s IT environment plays an important role in protecting donor information, financial data, and the systems that support your […]
By Karen Dringenburg, CPA, Audit Manager at Blue & Co. The IT environment is constantly evolving, and not-for-profit organizations face unique challenges in keeping pace. While your primary focus is […]
By Sara Jacobi, CPA, CEPA, Director of Firm Taxation at Blue & Co. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in certain Indiana counties affected […]
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