Thought Leadership
When it comes to thought leadership and staying informed, we’ve got you covered. See below for recent articles, webinars, and downloadable resources available.
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May 01, 2020
On April 30, 2020, CMS issued a second round of sweeping changes to support the healthcare system during the COVID-19 Pandemic. One of these changes is the waiving of limitations […]
April 30, 2020
This article was originally published on March 27th and has been updated as of April 30th. It will continue to be updated as new information becomes available. Can RHCs and […]
April 29, 2020
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) plan, proposed September 30, 2019, to survey 340B hospitals for their net […]
April 27, 2020
For this on-demand webinar, we partnered with the Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA) to cover common questions we have been receiving about the Paycheck Protection Program and Loan Forgiveness in […]
April 23, 2020
This article was originally published on March 25th and was updated on April 23rd. It is being updated as new information becomes available. We wanted to provide updates on the […]
April 20, 2020
On Friday, April 17, 2020, CMS finally released guidance for RHCs and FQHCs in terms of telehealth distant site services. Below is a snapshot of the information released in the […]
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 […]
Webinars
February 05, 2026
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, […]
February 04, 2026
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 […]
January 27, 2026
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 […]
January 27, 2026
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 […]
January 20, 2026
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. […]
January 13, 2026
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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The Blue Foundation, an employee-led and funded foundation, came together recently for its annual meeting to share wins from the past year, plan for the future, and discuss how they can make the biggest impact on our communities. Putting that purpose into action, the group packed cold-weather bags for WheelerMission, providing warmth and essential supplies to individuals facing winter conditions.
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