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April 14, 2020
In this webinar, we are addressing how healthcare providers can navigate coronavirus response legislation and continue to be successful in serving patients. We will cover topics including: Legislative Highlights Healthcare […]
April 08, 2020
We wanted to provide an update on the recent memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget, which provides agencies with additional flexibilities for recipients affected by the loss of […]
April 03, 2020
This article is being updated as new information becomes available. It was originally published on April 3rd and was most recently updated on May 1st with additions to the Specimen […]
April 02, 2020
CMS has granted an extension for hospitals nationwide to file their Occupational Mix Surveys (OMS). The original due date of July 1, 2020, has been extended to August 3, 2020. […]
March 25, 2020
COVID-19 is creating a dip in outpatient therapy appointments … and revenues. However, due to recent regulatory waivers announced by CMS, hospitals have a unique opportunity to provide therapy services […]
March 25, 2020
On March 24, 2020, multiple Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have announced CMS has extended the due date for cost report filings. The providers covered in this extension include Hospitals, Rural […]
March 24, 2020
Under this new waiver, Medicare can pay for office, hospital, and other visits furnished via telehealth across the country, including in patients’ places of residence, starting March 6, 2020. A […]
March 03, 2020
The basic core philosophy of healthcare reform is to reduce costs and improve quality. The emergence of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Bundled Payment regulations are two relevant examples of […]
December 03, 2019
With the final 501(r) regulations released on December 29, 2014, one would think that every tax-exempt hospital should be fully compliant with these regulations by now. However, the IRS continues […]
November 06, 2019
Reductions to 340B Payments and Certain Provider-Based Departments and a Delay on Pricing Transparency Rules This past weekend, CMS released the final rule for CY 2020 Outpatient Prospective System (OPPS) […]
October 25, 2019
Since HIPAA was originally signed into law in 1996, it has seen five major changes, each intended to make patient information “more safe.” Recently, some clients have been asking us […]
September 27, 2019
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released Med Learn Matters SE19015 that reminds hospitals of the new requirement to provide supporting documentation on filed cost reports. The […]
August 21, 2019
Update published on June 5, 2020: FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2020-05, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606) and Leases (ASC 842) Effective Dates for Certain Entities, as part of […]
August 12, 2019
On July 30, 2019, CMS announced the Data at the Point of Care (DPC) pilot program. DPC will give clinicians that are participating in the pilot program access to claims […]
August 12, 2019
What if you began receiving information that described new benefits under your insurance plan that are “free to you.” For example, you receive notice that your insurance company wants you […]
Webinars
September 05, 2025
Lately, a growing number of hospitals and health systems are asking a critical strategic question: Should we own and operate our own retail pharmacy and specialty pharmacy? Hospitals have often […]
August 21, 2025
Indiana Senate Bill 118, which went into effect on July 1, 2025, requires certain Covered Entities participating in the federal 340B Program to annually report data regarding their program to […]
August 18, 2025
The recent article, “29 Physician Specialties Ranked by Pay” from Becker’s Hospital Review, compares 29 physician specialties based on average annual compensation using data from the 2025 Medscape Physician Compensation Report, which surveyed […]
August 13, 2025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will be initiating new Minimum Data Set (MDS) audits through iQIES. Understanding the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Validation Program and its requirements […]
August 04, 2025
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (“OBBB”), a sweeping budget reconciliation package that includes more than $1 trillion in estimated federal […]
July 31, 2025
Beginning June 7, 2024, Indiana Medicaid launched a transformative new program: PathWays, a managed long-term service and support (MLTSS) initiative designed to streamline care for aging Hoosiers. This program partners […]
Resources
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The One Big Beautiful Bill introduces major W-2 reporting changes for overtime and tips, and employers need to be ready.![]()
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From new codes to updated withholding rules, these shifts could create costly pitfalls if overlooked.![]()
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Walt Eckert will be representing Blue & Co. at the Smart Business Dealmakers Conference – Columbus 2025, as a panelist for “Strategic Acquisitions: Navigating Changes to Close the Deal.”![]()
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He'll be sharing insights on how changing deal dynamics are reshaping M&A strategy.![]()
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