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COVID-19 Expense

COVID-19 Expense Reporting Categories

The past few weeks have continued to be slow with very little new information on the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) reporting requirements. HHS released four new FAQs on 2/24/21 surrounding COVID-19 […]

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PRF Payments: What You’ll Be Able to Keep

PRF Weekly Update The past few weeks have been quiet with no new information from HHS regarding the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and reporting requirements. The last FAQs were posted […]

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Medicare Administrative Contractors

Medicare Administrative Contractors: Audit Trend

How to Protect Dual Eligible Reimbursement from Audit Scrutiny In the past year, there has been a new audit trend emerging amongst MACs (Medicare Administrative Contractors). In some cases, this […]

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Numerous FAQs were updated and modified this week, but none were entirely new. They offered a few additions to the January 15, 2021 Post Payment Reporting Notice with two items of note:

New Provider Relief Fund FAQs and Talking Points for Your Organization

Another quiet week on the Provider Relief Fund updates from HHS. Numerous FAQs were updated and modified this week, but none were entirely new. They offered a few additions to […]

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Rural Health Clinic Reimbursement Changes

Rural Health Clinic Reimbursement Changes and Opportunities

On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), 2021. Included in this bill are comprehensive Rural Health Clinic reimbursement changes and provide possible new opportunities […]

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An Outpatient Rehabilitation Update: Practical Strategies for Success with New Regulations

On-Demand Webinar: An Outpatient Rehabilitation Update: Practical Strategies for Success with New Regulations

WellSky will be hosting a webinar covering An Outpatient Rehabilitation Update: Practical Strategies for Success with New Regulations on February 9th starting at 11:00 a.m. CST. In December 2020, the […]

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340B Reimbursement Update

On-Demand Webinar: The Year of Changes – PFS, FMV, CR, Stark, & AKS

You’re Invited: The Year of Changes – PFS, FMV, CR, Stark, & AKS Webinar There have been a plethora of changes to PFS, FMV, CR, Stark, & AKS over the […]

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post payment reporting

Post Payment Reporting: Focus on Registration

We’ve had a quiet week on HHS updates after the January 15th revisions to the post payment reporting. No new FAQs were published either. With inauguration day last Wednesday, we’re awaiting […]

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New Changes to Lost Revenues Calculation

New Changes to Lost Revenues Calculation

Two important events happened this past Friday morning regarding the Provider Relief Fund. First, the reporting portal did not open as previously announced and providers do not need to begin […]

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the PRF Reporting Portal

Provider Relief Funds Reporting Portal

HHS has announced that the Provider Relief Funds Reporting Portal is expected to open on January 15th. We have put together a game plan for your organization covering the reporting […]

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HFMA Western Pennsylvania Chapter - Provider Relief Funds: Responsibility & Recognition

On-Demand: Provider Relief Funds Webinar with HFMA Western Pennsylvania

Join us on Friday, January 15 from noon until 1 p.m. for the Provider Relief Funds: Responsibility & Recognition webinar, presented by Blue & Co. and the HFMA Western Pennsylvania […]

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Blue & Co.'s December 2020 Webinars | Free webinars | Financial services and consulting | PPP | Paycheck Protection Program Webinar | Manufacturing Webinars | Cybersecurity Webinars

Blue & Co. December 2020 Webinars

It’s webinar season at Blue & Co., LLC.! Check out all of our upcoming events for the week of December, 14. Monday, December 14 Panel Discussion Regarding Paycheck Protection Program […]

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Physician Medical Group Recovery Strategies HFMA Webinar

Physician Medical Group Recovery Strategies: 2020 HFMA Webinar

Join us Wednesday, December 16, at Noon EST to learn about Physician Medical Group Recovery Strategies. This event is being put on by HFMA – Region 6 and is free […]

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Wage Index Survey: What Hospitals Need to Know

In this environment of uncertainty, it is important for hospitals to optimize all reimbursement opportunities while staying in compliance with Federal Regulations. One way that hospitals can identify additional reimbursement […]

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2020 CMS Final Ruling Webinar

On-Demand Webinar: CMS Final Ruling Webinar

On Thursday, December 17, Dustin Brown and John Wortley presented on the CMS Final Ruling and how it may impact your bottom line. About the Event CMS has recently issued […]

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Webinars

Illinois Now Accepting Applications for $28.2 Million in Rural Hospital Transformation Grant Funding

The application window for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Hospital Transformation Planning Grants opened on May 19, 2026. Illinois’ 97 eligible rural hospitals have until Wednesday, June 17, 2026, […]

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Preserving 340B Eligibility: Why Hospitals Need a Proactive DSH Strategy

Proactive DSH Strategy for Preserving 340B Eligibility

For hospitals that depend on 340B savings, optimizing the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) percentage that drives 340B eligibility should be treated as a financial and operational priority. In simple terms, […]

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FY 2027 Medicare Wage Index Final PUFs: Key Deadlines and Hospital Correction Rules

FY 2027 Medicare Wage Index Final PUFs: Key Deadlines and Hospital Correction Rules

In early April 2026, a notice was sent from CMS to each MAC regarding the April 30th, 2026, release of the final FY 2027 wage index data PUFs. May 29th, […]

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FY 2027 Hospital Wage Index: MAC Revisions and Appeals – Key Deadlines to Know

FY 2027 Hospital Wage Index: MAC Revisions and Appeals – Key Deadlines to Know

It’s March Madness, and we are not talking about basketball. The clock is ticking on the FY 2027 Medicare Wage Index; this process moves quickly, and missing a deadline can […]

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340B and Indiana Medicaid – Major Changes Planned

340B and Indiana Medicaid – Major Changes Planned

Covered entities have until Friday, March 27th to submit comments to FSSA ahead of proposed changes to eliminate 340B Program savings for Medicaid patients. The window is quickly closing for […]

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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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