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PRF Payments: What You’ll Be Able to Keep

PRF Weekly Update The past few weeks have been quiet with no new information from HHS regarding the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and reporting requirements. The last FAQs were posted […]

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Medicare Administrative Contractors: Audit Trend

How to Protect Dual Eligible Reimbursement from Audit Scrutiny In the past year, there has been a new audit trend emerging amongst MACs (Medicare Administrative Contractors). In some cases, this […]

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Numerous FAQs were updated and modified this week, but none were entirely new. They offered a few additions to the January 15, 2021 Post Payment Reporting Notice with two items of note:

New Provider Relief Fund FAQs and Talking Points for Your Organization

Another quiet week on the Provider Relief Fund updates from HHS. Numerous FAQs were updated and modified this week, but none were entirely new. They offered a few additions to […]

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Rural Health Clinic Reimbursement Changes

Rural Health Clinic Reimbursement Changes and Opportunities

On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), 2021. Included in this bill are comprehensive Rural Health Clinic reimbursement changes and provide possible new opportunities […]

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An Outpatient Rehabilitation Update: Practical Strategies for Success with New Regulations

On-Demand Webinar: An Outpatient Rehabilitation Update: Practical Strategies for Success with New Regulations

WellSky will be hosting a webinar covering An Outpatient Rehabilitation Update: Practical Strategies for Success with New Regulations on February 9th starting at 11:00 a.m. CST. In December 2020, the […]

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340B Reimbursement Update

On-Demand Webinar: The Year of Changes – PFS, FMV, CR, Stark, & AKS

You’re Invited: The Year of Changes – PFS, FMV, CR, Stark, & AKS Webinar There have been a plethora of changes to PFS, FMV, CR, Stark, & AKS over the […]

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Post Payment Reporting: Focus on Registration

We’ve had a quiet week on HHS updates after the January 15th revisions to the post payment reporting. No new FAQs were published either. With inauguration day last Wednesday, we’re awaiting […]

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New Changes to Lost Revenues Calculation

New Changes to Lost Revenues Calculation

Two important events happened this past Friday morning regarding the Provider Relief Fund. First, the reporting portal did not open as previously announced and providers do not need to begin […]

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Provider Relief Funds Reporting Portal

HHS has announced that the Provider Relief Funds Reporting Portal is expected to open on January 15th. We have put together a game plan for your organization covering the reporting […]

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HFMA Western Pennsylvania Chapter - Provider Relief Funds: Responsibility & Recognition

On-Demand: Provider Relief Funds Webinar with HFMA Western Pennsylvania

Join us on Friday, January 15 from noon until 1 p.m. for the Provider Relief Funds: Responsibility & Recognition webinar, presented by Blue & Co. and the HFMA Western Pennsylvania […]

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Blue & Co.'s December 2020 Webinars | Free webinars | Financial services and consulting | PPP | Paycheck Protection Program Webinar | Manufacturing Webinars | Cybersecurity Webinars

Blue & Co. December 2020 Webinars

It’s webinar season at Blue & Co., LLC.! Check out all of our upcoming events for the week of December, 14. Monday, December 14 Panel Discussion Regarding Paycheck Protection Program […]

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Physician Medical Group Recovery Strategies HFMA Webinar

Physician Medical Group Recovery Strategies: 2020 HFMA Webinar

Join us Wednesday, December 16, at Noon EST to learn about Physician Medical Group Recovery Strategies. This event is being put on by HFMA – Region 6 and is free […]

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Wage Index Survey: What Hospitals Need to Know

In this environment of uncertainty, it is important for hospitals to optimize all reimbursement opportunities while staying in compliance with Federal Regulations. One way that hospitals can identify additional reimbursement […]

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2020 CMS Final Ruling Webinar

On-Demand Webinar: CMS Final Ruling Webinar

On Thursday, December 17, Dustin Brown and John Wortley presented on the CMS Final Ruling and how it may impact your bottom line. About the Event CMS has recently issued […]

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Medicare/Medicaid Crossover Accounts: Are They At Risk?

Medicare recently published updated bad debt regulations and the time is NOW to safeguard your Hospital’s reimbursement. Are you following proper guidelines to ensure you can write-off your Medicare/Medicaid crossover accounts? […]

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Webinars

Improving Patient Loyalty with Network Integrity | Part Two of a Four Part Series | Text overlay on a photo of a hospital.

Improving Patient Loyalty with Network Integrity

Network Integrity is the ability to keep patients within the organization-defined provider network and can optimize your hospital’s financial and operational performance. Blue & Co.’s Shawn Williams, an Audit Director […]

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Network Integrity: Understanding the Basics | Part One of a Four Part Series | Text overlay on a photo of a hospital | An Introduction to Network Integrity

Network Integrity: Understanding the Basics

In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, prioritizing initiatives to improve margins is crucial to maintain financial stability. As inflationary pressures continue to impact labor, purchased services, and supplies, it is imperative […]

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Wage Index Timeline: Mid-Year Update and Looking into 2026

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 […]

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Therapy Compliance in SNFs: What Administrators Need to Know | Nurses working with elderly in skilled nursing facility physical therapy room

Therapy Compliance in SNFs: What Administrators Need to Know (Part Two)

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 […]

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Therapy Compliance in SNFs: What Administrators Need to Know (Part One)

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 […]

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Filing Medicare Bad Debt Listings With Medicare Advantage Plans | Medicare Advantage Plans | doctor with stethoscope standing in front of computer monitors

Filing Medicare Bad Debt Listings With Medicare Advantage Plans

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 […]

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