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August 31, 2020
Join Medical Marketing Whiz and Tom Skoog of Blue & Co., as they discuss Cybersecurity: 5 Action Steps to Protect Your Practice. A lack of focus on cybersecurity can be […]
August 10, 2020
Join Medical Marketing Whiz and David Sproule of Blue & Co., as they discuss Tips for Keeping & Increasing Cash Flow of Your Practice. You’re going to learn: What you […]
July 23, 2020
Since the initiation of Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) in 2011, many health systems have attempted to increase the volume of these preventative visits for their Medicare and Medicare Advantage patients. […]
July 07, 2020
Have you recently received Medicare bad debt audit adjustments that you felt were unfair? If so, you are not alone. MACs (Medicare Administrative Contractors) have been tightening their auditing standards and practices surrounding […]
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 […]
Webinars
July 08, 2026
Beginning with cost reporting periods ending on or after January 1, 2026, many acute care hospitals will face a new Medicare cost reporting requirement: Worksheet S-12. For the first time, […]
Illinois Now Accepting Applications for $28.2 Million in Rural Hospital Transformation Grant Funding
June 05, 2026
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, […]
May 14, 2026
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, […]
April 06, 2026
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, […]
March 27, 2026
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 […]
March 20, 2026
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 […]
Resources
Federal grant compliance may soon look very different for exempt organizations.![]()
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Recent proposals from the Office of Management and Budget, combined with Treasury's plans to expand Form 990 reporting, signal increased expectations around transparency, documentation, and the use of federal funds.![]()
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While many details are still being finalized, organizations that receive, or hope to receive, federal funding should begin evaluating their documentation and compliance processes now.![]()
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Our latest article outlines the proposed changes, key timelines, and practical steps organizations can take to prepare.![]()
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Chad VanLiew's experience highlights the professional development opportunities and the impact made on Blue & Co. employees. By participating in multiple training programs, Chad has gained a deeper understanding of his leaderships style and how to effectively connect with others.![]()
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We empower our people to continuously develop their skills, build strong relationships, and grow into confident leaders through intentional people-focused development opportunities.![]()
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