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October 09, 2025
The Importance of Communication with the Team Medicaid is changing the way it pays for care in most states, but that doesn’t preclude us from treating patients and “providing care […]
September 30, 2025
Executive Summary The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the final version of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) User’s Manual v1.20.1. This […]
September 25, 2025
As financial pressures continue to challenge hospitals and with many uncertainties still looming related to the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” hospitals must act now in looking at operational opportunities. The […]
September 19, 2025
Effective October 1, 2025 | CMS RAI Manual v1.20.1 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the final version of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment […]
September 16, 2025
As part of the 2026 and 2027 Ohio budget bill, Ohio legislators included annual reporting requirements for 340B Program Covered Entities. This legislation, which was signed into law on June […]
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 […]
July 29, 2025
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has set the annual recertification period for the 340B Drug Pricing Program for hospitals to begin on August 11, 2025, and end on […]
July 28, 2025
In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, prioritizing initiatives to improve margins is essential for maintaining financial stability. In our previous video and article, we discussed how a healthcare system on the […]
July 24, 2025
Hospitals that submit wage index data have the opportunity to request geographic reclassification. For facilities that qualify, they can experience significant increases in both base Diagnosis-Related Group (“DRG”) and Outpatient […]
July 21, 2025
Network Integrity is the ability to keep patients within the organization-defined provider network. In our last video and article, we discussed a case study and how the health system used Network […]
Webinars
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 […]
March 11, 2026
When a teaching hospital closes, there are several factors the hospital must consider. While there are many financial factors the hospital must figure out, including how to pay outstanding debts […]
Resources
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As firms adopt cloud platforms, mobile devices, and digital workflows, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue. It’s an operational risk that can directly impact timelines, budgets, and client trust.![]()
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This piece breaks down practical, real-world strategies construction firms can implement today, from email security to zero-trust networks and device management.![]()
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