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December 03, 2020
Join Us! Join us as we discuss New DoD Cybersecurity Requirements for the Construction Industry. This session will be presented on both December 9 and December 17 from Noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. During both sessions, Tom Skoog, Cybersecurity & Data Management Practice Leader, and Doug Wise, CPA, will lead a discussion on the upcoming DoD […]
December 03, 2020
Join Us! Join us Tuesday, December 15 from Noon to 1 p.m. Eastern for a discussion on the Importance of Data in Industry 4.0. During this session, Tom Skoog, Cybersecurity & Data Management Practice Leader, and Stephen Stringer, CPA, will lead a discussion on Industry 4.0 and how manufacturers can best collect, manage, and protect […]
December 02, 2020
Medicare recently published updated bad debt regulations and the time is NOW to safeguard your Hospital’s reimbursement. Are you following proper guidelines to ensure you can write-off your Medicare/Medicaid crossover accounts? The first step to ensure you are following proper guidelines is to review the “Must-Bill policy” for reimbursement of crossover bad debts below. The easiest […]
December 01, 2020
With current attacks on the 340B Program by some pharmaceutical manufacturers and other challenges affecting patients in need of prescription drugs, is it time for your Hospital or Health Center to consider a retail pharmacy strategy of its own? Some Hospitals and Health Centers own retail pharmacies, but opportunity still exists to improve the patient […]
November 23, 2020
By Kevin Umberger Senior Manager at Blue & Co. 2020 has been a year of tremendous uncertainty. As this year ends, we take this opportunity to refresh the tax planning strategies that will be most applicable to your tax situation in 2020 and the years beyond. Now that we are past (well, sort-of past) the […]
November 23, 2020
As we near year-end, not-for-profit organizations may see a rise in non-cash stock gifts as donors plan their holiday giving and/or meet with their tax advisors to maximize tax saving strategies for the current year. Unlike cash gifts, non-cash gifts such as stock often cause concern and pose questions for nonprofits. For example: How is […]
November 19, 2020
As we approach the end of 2020, many taxpayers and tax practitioners have been pondering whether or not expenses that were incurred in 2020 and paid with Payroll Protection Program (PPP) proceeds would be deductible in the current year if the PPP loan wasn’t forgiven until next year. On November 18, the IRS released much-awaited […]
November 17, 2020
For several years, the healthcare community has struggled to find balance between reducing administrative burden, accurately recognizing and recording services provided, and upholding and providing the highest quality care possible, all while the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) operates with a budget neutral mandate. If finalized as is, the Proposed Rule1 (CMS-1734-P) will […]
November 16, 2020
Outpatient physical therapy programs are often overlooked in the hospital. However, there are several opportunities to increase access to care for patients and increase revenue for the hospital in outpatient therapy. Believe it or not, there are still opportunities for charge capture in this area, along with some basic “blocking and tackling” operational issues. New […]
November 04, 2020
Since the release of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) final ruling, there has been a lot of confusion regarding the correct way to write off a bad debt crossover account. For years it has been acceptable to write off a Medicare bad debt crossover account to a contractual allowance. But then in 2018 an […]
November 03, 2020
By Robert Evans Senior Manager at Blue and Co. LLC With just hours until election results begin pouring in, many estates are contemplating what a blue wave might mean for the future of income and estate tax planning. From an estate tax planning perspective, we have been very fortunate lately in that individuals with estates […]
November 03, 2020
2020 has been a difficult year for nonprofit organizations. Challenges include declining revenues from donor contributions and government funding, as well as increased demand for services due to the economic impacts of the pandemic. This year, more than most, for nonprofit organizations to survive in today’s economy, cutting expenses and strategic collaborations will help ensure […]
October 30, 2020
Health systems are being warned by federal officials that cybercriminals are preparing to unleash a wave of ransomware attacks designed to lock up hospital information systems, which could hurt patient care just as nationwide cases of COVID-19 are spiking. It is anticipated by federal authorities this attack will occur this weekend. The attackers are utilizing […]
SBA to Review Paycheck Protection Program Loans Over $2 Million Through Loan Necessity Questionnaire
October 29, 2020
Updated on Friday, October 30, 2020. The Small Business Administration (SBA) will be requesting borrowers complete loan necessity questionnaires for those with PPP loans totaling $2 million or more. This questionnaire is part of a review process to assess the SBA’s evaluation of borrowers’ good-faith certification of their economic need. In the memo the SBA […]
October 23, 2020
Join Blue & Co. as we facilitate a town hall discussion with Indiana manufacturers featuring panelists who will be sharing how their organizations have been addressing the challenges and opportunities created by the COVID-19 Pandemic. As we discuss an overview of our Covid-19 Pandemic survey results, we will also be joined by panelists who will […]
Webinars
December 03, 2020
Join Us! Join us as we discuss New DoD Cybersecurity Requirements for the Construction Industry. This session will be presented on both December 9 and December 17 from Noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. During both sessions, Tom Skoog, Cybersecurity & Data Management Practice Leader, and Doug Wise, CPA, will lead a discussion on the upcoming DoD […]
December 03, 2020
Join Us! Join us Tuesday, December 15 from Noon to 1 p.m. Eastern for a discussion on the Importance of Data in Industry 4.0. During this session, Tom Skoog, Cybersecurity & Data Management Practice Leader, and Stephen Stringer, CPA, will lead a discussion on Industry 4.0 and how manufacturers can best collect, manage, and protect […]
November 16, 2020
Outpatient physical therapy programs are often overlooked in the hospital. However, there are several opportunities to increase access to care for patients and increase revenue for the hospital in outpatient therapy. Believe it or not, there are still opportunities for charge capture in this area, along with some basic “blocking and tackling” operational issues. New […]
October 23, 2020
Join Blue & Co. as we facilitate a town hall discussion with Indiana manufacturers featuring panelists who will be sharing how their organizations have been addressing the challenges and opportunities created by the COVID-19 Pandemic. As we discuss an overview of our Covid-19 Pandemic survey results, we will also be joined by panelists who will […]
October 08, 2020
In 2020, nonprofit organizations met unprecedented challenges resulting from COVID-19. Join local nonprofit leaders for a panel discussion on how they managed change for their organization in 2020 and how they will use their experiences to plan for 2021 and beyond. During this session, Erin Hedges, Founder & President of Hedges will moderate a discussion […]
October 02, 2020
Join John Britt, Senior Manager and outpatient rehabilitation consultant at Blue & Co., LLC as he discusses with WellSky why outpatient physical therapy not only makes good business sense but provides significant value to your patients. During this presentation, you will learn: How to improve patient access to the full plan of care Why charge […]
