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Blue and Co. Fall Automotive Update

By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. Starting Point Recent tariff relief measures enacted by the Trump Administration mark a significant win for domestic automakers and suppliers, offering […]

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Occupational Mix Survey – Importance of Payroll Decisions

Occupational Mix Survey – Importance of Payroll Decisions

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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Contract Labor: Impact on Wage Index

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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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, […]

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