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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 […]
June 15, 2020
HRSA has indicated it will allow a hospital to accelerate timelines for its offsite locations to begin participating in the 340B Drug Discount Program. Previously, offsite locations were required to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
May 22, 2020
On May 22, CMS announced it has begun distributing billions in relief funds to skilled nursing facilities to combat COVID-19. This funding is to help nursing homes to address critical […]
May 18, 2020
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, on May 18, 2020, issued guidance for state and local officials to ensure the safe reopening of nursing homes nationwide. The purpose of […]
May 15, 2020
In response to State Medicaid Agency and stakeholder requests, CMS has updated the MDS 3.0 item sets (version 1.17.2) and related technical data specifications. These changes will support the calculation […]
May 05, 2020
Cash flow management is a critical exercise during uncertain times like these and one that is top of mind for every business owner. It involves managing every aspect of the […]
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 […]
May 01, 2020
On April 30, 2020, CMS issued a second round of sweeping changes to support the healthcare system during the COVID-19 Pandemic. One of these changes is the waiving of limitations […]
April 30, 2020
This article was originally published on March 27th and has been updated as of April 30th. It will continue to be updated as new information becomes available. Can RHCs and […]
April 29, 2020
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) plan, proposed September 30, 2019, to survey 340B hospitals for their net […]
April 27, 2020
For this on-demand webinar, we partnered with the Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA) to cover common questions we have been receiving about the Paycheck Protection Program and Loan Forgiveness in […]
Webinars
June 25, 2025
As we head into the second half of the 2025 calendar year, there are a few major dates that you need to be aware of for wage index purposes. These […]
June 24, 2025
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services are vital in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) for resident recovery, rehabilitation, and quality of life. However, beyond achieving clinical outcomes, therapy departments must navigate […]
June 09, 2025
In Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), therapy services—physical, occupational, and speech therapy—play a vital role in resident recovery, rehabilitation, and quality of life. However, beyond achieving clinical outcomes, therapy departments must […]
May 23, 2025
Are you maximizing your reimbursement potential with Medicare Advantage (MA) plans? Many healthcare providers are unaware that they can file bad debt listings for additional reimbursement. The key lies in […]
May 09, 2025
Many Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), also known as Life Plan Communities (LPCs), are facing complex and dynamic challenges. In addition to the significant pressure of supporting an aging baby […]
April 30, 2025
Entity-owned pharmacies are an important consideration for hospitals, community health centers, and other 340B grantee types. As retail pharmacy closures rise and the complexities of the 340B Drug Discount Program […]
Resources
Our students didn’t just attend—they engaged, connected, and grew. Jumpstart Summer Leadership 2025 was an inspiring two days of leadership development, hands-on learning, and real-world networking. Hear what they had to say about their favorite moments and biggest takeaways. #BlueJumpstart25
The Jumpstart Summer Leadership Program is a great way for students to learn about different careers in accounting. One benefit of the program is that they get to meet some of the Blue & Co. team to ask questions and get firsthand advice.![]()
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We asked employees at the event to share one piece of advice for accounting students. Here’s what they said. #BlueJumpstart25
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