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April 12, 2019
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a memorandum, about changes to the Five-Star Rating system on Nursing Home Compare that will go into effect in April 2019. CMS […]
April 11, 2019
Over the past six months, CMS instructed all MACs to complete audits of the FFY 2015 Medicare Cost Report Worksheet S-10s. Each MAC was required to complete 50 audits (approximately […]
April 03, 2019
As value-based healthcare becomes the norm, strong clinical documentation improvement (CDI) programs are becoming more important than ever. Value-based healthcare is a healthcare delivery model in which providers are paid […]
March 11, 2019
On March 5, CMS announced updates coming in April 2019 to Nursing Home Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System. Per CMS, these changes will strengthen the tool for consumers […]
February 18, 2019
Attention 340B covered entities participating with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield: Effective April 1, 2019, Anthem requires that a “JG,” “TB,” or another relevant modifier be added to claims […]
February 08, 2019
In less than nine short months the RUG-IV payment system will be replaced by the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM). Did you know? RUG-IV payment system ends on September 30, 2019. […]
February 05, 2019
On January 31, 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the revised Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020 Public Use File (PUF). If your hospital requested any changes […]
February 04, 2019
Effective January 20, 2019, the process for calculating Indiana Medicaid reimbursement rates for home health services has been repealed. In addition, the requirement to file the Indiana Medicaid home health […]
January 23, 2019
Attention 340B covered entities participating with Humana – Managed Care Medicare: Effective January 1, 2019, Humana requires that a “JG,” “TB,” or another relevant modifier be added to claims involving […]
December 31, 2018
Compliance is often a misunderstood word that most healthcare professionals associate with spending more time and money. Typically, compliance is defined as a certification or confirmation that the doer of […]
December 03, 2018
The passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in December 2017 brought about some of the largest changes for exempt organizations since the reformatting of the Form 990 […]
November 08, 2018
In case you are not aware, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)’s new hospital price transparency policy goes into effect January 1, 2019. By that date, hospitals must […]
November 08, 2018
Is your clinic missing out on potential enhanced Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement? The Rural Health Clinic Service Act of 1977 was established with the intent to increase access to primary […]
October 29, 2018
As you may have heard, the CMS 2019 Relative Value Unit (RVU) weighting for E&M visits is proposed to effectively shift to a two-level system, with level 1 visits receiving […]
September 27, 2018
Consider the 4 P’s of a Successful Transition Process There’s a well-known saying, “A rising tide lifts all boats,” suggesting as improvements in the general economy occur so will the […]
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
Last week we had a blast meeting students during our Jumpstart Summer Leadership Program 2025! It was a great way for students to connect with Blue employees and a great way for our team to introduce the students to our people-first culture. The students participated in multiple workshops and breakout rooms, a Reds game, a speech from our CPO, Chad Pfeifer, and having one on one time with employees. Thank you to everyone who made this program a success and a big thank you to Amy Lambdin for planning and running the program this year. We hope to see you next year!
Chattanooga, Tennessee’s business community is known for its innovation and collaboration — values we live by at Blue & Co. That’s why we’re excited to open our newest office right in the heart of it.![]()
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“Our expansion into Tennessee reflects our firm’s dedication to building strong relationships and delivering personalized service that drives long-term success. We’re excited to join a community known for its entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative business environment...”![]()
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The Chattanooga office will be led by Director Todd Schiavone who has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare consulting and reimbursement. In addition to Schiavone, two senior managers, Meghan Campbell and Mark Daffer, will be based in Chattanooga. ![]()
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