Thought Leadership
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July 08, 2020
This article was originally published on April 22nd and was most recently updated on July 8th. It is being updated as new information becomes available. On July 4th, President Trump signed a bill into law extending the Paycheck Protection Program through August 8, 2020. Banks and the SBA had stopped approving loan applications on June […]
July 07, 2020
Have you recently received Medicare bad debt audit adjustments that you felt were unfair? If so, you are not alone. MACs (Medicare Administrative Contractors) have been tightening their auditing standards and practices surrounding Medicare bad debt listings for years. Regulations have been interpreted and enforced differently by MACs, thus causing inconsistent audit standards. Being held to auditing standards […]
June 30, 2020
On June 18, 2020, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued Memorandum M-20-26, Extension of Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) due to Loss of Operations, which will impact organizations that have received federal funds under the COVID-19 Emergency Acts and organizations that […]
June 29, 2020
Congress enacted the CARES Act to provide immediate assistance to individuals, families, and organizations affected by the COVID-19 emergency. Among the provisions contained in the CARES Act are provisions authorizing the Small Business Administration (SBA) to temporarily guarantee loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The SBA previously issued guidance that an entity is eligible […]
June 25, 2020
Effective Immediately: the CMS has made updates to the Nursing Home Compare Website and Five Star Quality Rating System. Under the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket waiver, CMS waived the requirements for submitting staffing data to the Payroll-Based Journal database (PBJ). CMS is ending this waiver and facilities are required to resume submission of staffing data […]
June 17, 2020
For most individuals, a hobby is a great way to spend free time, and if you are fortunate, you might even make some money while enjoying your hobby. Determining whether your activity is considered a “hobby” or “legitimate business” can have an impact on your tax strategies and savings. Before the TCJA, individuals could deduct hobby […]
June 16, 2020
Can my not-for-profit use donor-restricted funds for operating expenses during this COVID-19 crisis? As a general matter, not-for-profits cannot use donor-restricted funds for other expenses. If funds have been restricted by a donor, then that restriction remains, even in these extraordinary times. Restrictions on donations are typically made in writing by the donor (verbal restrictions […]
June 08, 2020
July 14 | 12-1 p.m. EST Join us on July 14th, as we co-host this session with The National Bank of Indianapolis. We will be discussing how nonprofits can set financial benchmarks to focus on critical measures that help ensure sustainability during times of uncertainty. Duration: 1 Hour Eligible for 1 hour of CPE in […]
June 08, 2020
Our manufacturing team partnered with the Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA) to facilitate a town hall discussion with Ohio manufacturers in June 2020. We asked participants to complete a survey about how their organizations have been affected by the new challenges facing manufacturers in the marketplace and how they’ve responded. Fill out the form below […]
June 08, 2020
With the current economic situation, some manufactures have had delays in production, reductions in orders, and temporary closures. Depending on the size of the company, you may have received a PPP or EIDL loan, or you may be weathering the times on your own. Regardless of your situation, we put together the following actions you […]
June 05, 2020
This article was originally published with updates to FASB updates on December 10, 2019 and was most recently updated on June 5th. It is being updated as new information becomes available. On June 3, 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2020-05, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606) and Leases (ASC 842) Effective […]
June 04, 2020
by Mickie Murphy, Blue Benefits Consulting | This article was originally published on March 24th and was most recently updated on June 4th. It is being updated as new information becomes available. We have answers to questions employers are asking about their plans: Changes to Plan Contributions Can employees stop their deferral contributions? Employees may […]
June 01, 2020
Just as COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the health and well-being of patients across the globe, so too has the virus had a wide-spread, crippling impact on our health system and providers. One side-effect of the unprecedented response to limit the spread and morbidity of the pandemic has been a sudden and steep decrease in […]
May 26, 2020
In this webinar, Jeff Moffatt and Dustin Brown will be discussing what impact COVID-19 has and will continue to have on physician and hospital relationships, including recruiting, retention, compensation, productivity, and compliance with the various laws and regulations set by the federal government. Duration: 1 hour This webinar is free to attend. Speakers: Jeff Moffatt, […]
May 26, 2020
On April 10, CMS issued a proposed rule [CMS-1737-P] for FY 2021 that updates the Medicare payment rates and the quality programs for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). This proposed rule is part of CMS’s continuing efforts to strengthen the Medicare program by better aligning payment rates for these facilities with the costs of providing care […]
Webinars
June 08, 2020
July 14 | 12-1 p.m. EST Join us on July 14th, as we co-host this session with The National Bank of Indianapolis. We will be discussing how nonprofits can set financial benchmarks to focus on critical measures that help ensure sustainability during times of uncertainty. Duration: 1 Hour Eligible for 1 hour of CPE in […]
June 08, 2020
Our manufacturing team partnered with the Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA) to facilitate a town hall discussion with Ohio manufacturers in June 2020. We asked participants to complete a survey about how their organizations have been affected by the new challenges facing manufacturers in the marketplace and how they’ve responded. Fill out the form below […]
June 01, 2020
Just as COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the health and well-being of patients across the globe, so too has the virus had a wide-spread, crippling impact on our health system and providers. One side-effect of the unprecedented response to limit the spread and morbidity of the pandemic has been a sudden and steep decrease in […]
May 26, 2020
In this webinar, Jeff Moffatt and Dustin Brown will be discussing what impact COVID-19 has and will continue to have on physician and hospital relationships, including recruiting, retention, compensation, productivity, and compliance with the various laws and regulations set by the federal government. Duration: 1 hour This webinar is free to attend. Speakers: Jeff Moffatt, […]
May 05, 2020
The CARES Act includes the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses to receive loans through banks administered by the Small Business Administration. It happened so quickly, that it resulted in many unanswered questions about this new law and process. In this webinar, Stephen Mann, Jennifer Miloszewski, and Damien Strohmier will discuss the key points […]
May 04, 2020
For this webinar, we partnered with the Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA). Managing a medical practice has always been difficult. However, during times of uncertainty, effective leadership is paramount. So how do you effectively lead and manage a medical group when the world is turned upside down, every conversation seems difficult and relatively simple decisions […]
