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HRSA Officially Withdraws Current Rebate Model Pilot Program

HRSA Officially Withdraws Current 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program

After more than a month of uncertainty and legal challenges, HRSA formally revokes the 340B rebate model pilot program and pledges additional guidelines if a future pilot program is pursued. […]

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PAMA Clinical Lab Reporting Delayed Again: What Hospitals Should Know

PAMA Clinical Lab Reporting Delayed Again: 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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Automotive Manufacturing Is Contracting, but Not Evenly: What Dealers Need to Know

By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. One full year into a new trade philosophy within the United States, automotive manufacturing in North America experienced a net contraction […]

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2026 340B Program Federal Grantee Recertification

2026 340B Program Federal Grantee Recertification

A new recertification window is now open for the 2026 grantee recertification period for Consolidated Health Centers, Federally Qualified Health Centers & Look-Alikes, Ryan White Clinics, Comprehensive Hemophilia Treatment Centers, […]

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Medicare DSH, Worksheet S-10, and the OBBBA: Strategic Financial Implications for Hospital CFOs

Medicare DSH, Worksheet S-10, and the OBBBA: Strategic Financial Implications for Hospital CFOs

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces a series of downstream financial impacts that hospitals should closely monitor, particularly as they relate to Medicaid coverage shifts and the resulting […]

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2026 Indiana Not-For-Profit Reminders

By Angela Crawford, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. Indiana Form NP-20R, Not-For-Profit Organization’s Report Indiana not-for-profits are required to file Form NP-20R every five years. The due dates for […]

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Real estate tax law changes

What the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Real Estate Developers and Investors

By Carson Lorts, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. This past year, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill (“OBBB”), enacting many of his campaign promises. […]

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nonprofit IT policies

Is Your Nonprofit’s IT Environment Really Secure? 7 Policy Essentials You Can’t Afford to Ignore

By Karen Dringenburg, CPA, Senior Accountant at Blue & Co. The IT environment is constantly evolving, and not-for-profit organizations face unique challenges in keeping pace. While your primary focus is […]

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Rural Health Transformation Fund – What to Know in Kentucky

On December 29, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded Kentucky $212.9 million as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) for fiscal year 2026 (FY […]

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CMS’s WISeR Model: What Providers Need to Know

Does your organization provide healthcare services in Ohio, Texas, Arizona, New Jersey, Oklahoma, or Washington? If yes, understanding CMS’s voluntary WISeR Model is important. It applies to providers in these […]

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Ohio Rural Health Transformation Program

In December 2025, Governor Mike DeWine announced that the state of Ohio will receive more than $200 million from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. […]

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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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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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