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CMS Redistribution of Displaced Residents After Hospital Closures

CMS Redistribution of Displaced Residents After Hospital Closures

When a teaching hospital closes, there are several factors the hospital must consider. While there are many financial factors the hospital must figure out, including how to pay outstanding debts […]

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The Cost of Ignoring Managed Care Contracts: How Contract Audits Protect Hospital Revenue

The Cost of Ignoring Managed Care Contracts: How Contract Audits Protect Hospital Revenue

They sit in your computer’s hard drive, or perhaps even in an old file cabinet in the corner. They can create a lot of unnecessary work, force you to devote […]

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Mandatory Indiana 340B Program Reporting - First Filing Due by April 1st

Mandatory Indiana 340B Program Reporting: First Filing Due by April 1st

Effective July 1, 2025, the state has expanded oversight of the 340B Program, requiring all hospital covered entities with a service address in Indiana to submit detailed annual reports to […]

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Courts Strike Down HRSA’s 340B Offsite Registration Policy

Courts Strike Down HRSA’s 340B Offsite Registration Policy

With the exception of the COVID-19 pandemic timeframe, HRSA has long required hospital child sites to be reflected on a Medicare Cost Report prior to registration. A federal court now […]

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IRS Issues Revenue Procedure 2026-8: Updates for Group Exemption Holders

By Angela Crawford, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. Overview of Recent IRS Guidance on Group Exemptions The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has held ongoing concerns about the administration of […]

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Auto Dealership Profit Trends: What to Expect in 2026

By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. Starting Point In 2025, retail automotive dealership groups navigated through macroeconomic uncertainty and tightening consumer affordability. The public retail automotive dealership […]

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Benchmarking Physician Pay: How the Highest and Lowest Paid Specialties Compare

Benchmarking Physician Pay: How the Highest and Lowest Paid Specialties Compare

According to Medscape’s 2025 Physician Compensation Report, four specialties now average over $500,000 annually, with orthopedic surgery topping the list at $543,000. The report, based on responses from over 7,300 […]

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HRSA Update Regarding Rebate Model Pilot Programs

HRSA Update Regarding Rebate Model Pilot Programs

HRSA released a request for public input on potential future pilot programs on February 17th and also released a second request on February 25th regarding the burden of a pilot […]

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Choosing the Right Business Entity: What Every Entrepreneur Should Know

By Zach Mattingly, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. You’ve got a new idea for a business – you’ve discussed strategy, the business plan, and the key players that will […]

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Preparing for the June 30 CMS Occupational Mix Survey Deadline

Preparing for the June 30 CMS Occupational Mix Survey Deadline

Occupational Mix Deadline The deadline for hospitals to submit the Occupational Mix Survey this year is June 30th.  CMS collects data every three years on the Occupational Mix of employees […]

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The Question Every Nonprofit Board Is Thinking, But Rarely Asks

By Marcus Moore, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. Nonprofit boards are responsible for protecting mission, strategy, and long-term sustainability. Yet in many boardrooms, the most important question is rarely […]

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Unlocking Cash Flow: The Strategic Advantage of Cost Segregation

By Caleb Young, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. The Advantage of Cost Segregation Studies For Real Estate Investment What if you could significantly increase your cash flow in the first year of […]

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Original 340B Rebate Model Withdrawn, HRSA Seeks Public Input on Future Rebate Models

Original 340B Rebate Model Withdrawn, HRSA Seeks Public Input on Future Rebate Models

After nearly two months of uncertainty and legal challenges to the initial 340B rebate model pilot program, HRSA is now seeking public input on a future pilot program through March […]

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New PAMA Reporting Window Announced

New PAMA Reporting Window Announced: What Hospitals Should Know

Congress has again postponed the next PAMA clinical lab reporting period. Hospitals and outreach labs should still prepare. The new guidelines moved the reporting window to May 1, 2026, through […]

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New Federal Requirements Will Reshape How Hospitals Manage Provider-Based Off Campus Outpatient Departments

New Federal Requirements Will Reshape How Hospitals Manage Provider-Based Off-Campus Outpatient Departments

A significant policy shift is about to reshape how hospitals structure, track, and bill for their off-campus Provider-Based Hospital Outpatient Departments (PB HOPDs). With the approval of Section 6225 of […]

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Webinars

Vsimple and Hearn Construction Workflow Management Webinar

On-Demand Webinar: Vsimple Success Stories – Hearn Construction

Blue & Co. and Vsimple hosted a webinar on Tuesday, December 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EST entitled Workflow Management: How Hearn Construction is Standardizing & Simplifying Their […]

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On-Demand Webinar: Myths and Facts of Commercial Loan Reviews

Download Webinar Resources On April 6, Blue & Co. held a webinar entitled Myths and Facts of Commercial Loan Reviews. Panelists debunked common loan review myths and presented the facts […]

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Webinar: A Guide to the Kentucky Tangible Personal Property Tax Return for Manufacturers

You’re Invited Join Blue & Co. on Wednesday, February 9 at 12:00 PM EST for a webinar entitled A Guide to the Kentucky Tangible Personal Property Tax Return for Manufacturers. This presentation […]

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Tax Reform Distillery

Webinar: Tax Reform – What Does it Mean for You and Your Distillery?

You’re Invited! Join Blue & Co. and the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) on Thursday, December 9 at 10:00 AM EST for a webinar entitled Tax Reform: What does it mean for […]

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On-Demand Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate in the Workplace

President Biden’s administration recently announced its Path Out of the Pandemic action plan which included specific guidance around a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The action plan calls for employers with 100 […]

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COVID Vaccine Mandates & Your Organization Webinar

Join Us! Join Blue & Co., Current HR, and DBL Law on November 16th from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST for a webinar covering the new COVID vaccine mandates […]

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