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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 […]
July 30, 2019
On July 16, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Proposed Rule to reform the Medicare and Medicaid long-term care requirements that would provide changes and delay […]
July 29, 2019
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has set the annual recertification of eligibility for 340B drug discounts for hospitals to begin August 19, 2019, and end September 16, 2019. […]
July 26, 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 […]
July 11, 2019
On June 24, 2019, the President signed an executive order on Improving Price and Quality Transparency in Healthcare aimed to have insurance carriers and providers reveal the details of their […]
July 02, 2019
With the roll-out of value-based care programs that focus on patient outcomes, health systems and health plans are using telehealth in a proactive way, reaching out to patients facing transitions […]
July 01, 2019
Ever-changing regulations have brought new challenges and opportunities to Skilled Nursing Facilities. In this webinar, we explore key changes that are occurring and how to transform challenges into opportunities. Areas […]
July 01, 2019
A new Indiana law effective July 1, 2019, requires additional written disclosures and care planning to prospective residents. The law requires that health facilities provide a written disclosure to each […]
June 21, 2019
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 have an effect on the […]
June 21, 2019
Beginning July 1, 2019, Medicare will reject hospital outpatient claims if the service location address on the claim does not exactly match the address on record in the Provider-Enrollment, Chain and Ownership […]
May 06, 2019
On April 23, 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Proposed Rule for the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) for Acute Care Hospitals. The proposed […]
May 06, 2019
CMS issued proposed rule on April 25, 2019, with updates to the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), Quality Reporting Program (QRP), and the Value Based Purchasing Program (VBP) for fiscal year […]
May 01, 2019
Swing Bed Groundwork must be in place. CAH and PPS swing bed programs need to understand the reason behind the initiation of swing beds and the reliance on understanding skilled […]
April 15, 2019
On April 4, CMS announced that for cost reporting periods beginning on or after October 1, 2019, providers must comply with a “longstanding” rule to claim reimbursement for crossover bad […]
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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