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November 11, 2021
Last week there were two new rules issued by the Biden administration regarding vaccine mandates. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released an interim final rule (IFR), along […]
November 09, 2021
by Joseph Evenson, Staff Accountant In the business valuation world, due diligence is crucial now more than ever. The “same as last year” mentality is no longer acceptable until we […]
October 28, 2021
By John Britt, Senior Manager Outpatient therapy is a recurring service; for example, a routine plan of care is often 12 visits over 30 days. With rising co-pays and deductibles, […]
October 08, 2021
Pursuant to KRS 205.640 and managed care contracts, Kentucky Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) are required to provide a Paid Claims Listings (PCLs) to all in-state hospitals. The department and […]
October 07, 2021
By Brandon Nowling, CPA, CVA, Senior Accountant COVID-19 has created much uncertainty for business owners who are considering buying or selling a business during these troubling economic times. Many owners […]
September 29, 2021
The Volume Decrease Adjustment (VDA) is a lump sum payment available to Sole Community Hospitals (SCH) or Medicare Dependent Hospitals (MDH) who have experienced more than a 5% decrease in […]
September 09, 2021
When looking at your Outpatient Physical and Occupational Therapy departments, have you noticed a decrease in the volume of outpatient services? At Blue & Co. we often find that many […]
August 09, 2021
Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Final Rule (CMS-1746-F) was released on July 29, 2021 by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). […]
August 02, 2021
Outpatient Physical and Occupational Therapy are both paid either on a fee schedule or as a percent of charges. This means that if you are missing charges, you are missing […]
July 26, 2021
On July 20th, HRSA hosted a Reporting Technical Assistance Session regarding the Provider Relief Funds Portal. A few members of the Blue & Co. team attended this online session and […]
July 20, 2021
New HCPCS codes related to consolidated billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities goes into effect, Oct. 1, 2021. CMS states that this will impact any SNF that “bill Medicare Administrative Contractors […]
July 08, 2021
The 340B Program has seen a lot of changes in 2021. Join Blue & Co.’s Apexus Advanced 340B Experts for a webinar on Thursday, July 15 at 12:00 p.m. In […]
July 06, 2021
The PRF reporting portal opened last Thursday as previously announced. There’s a lot to review but the biggest update was to the lost revenues calculations, which will hopefully be welcomed […]
June 28, 2021
Staying Ahead of the CMS Auditor: Why Documentation in Outpatient Rehabilitation Matters The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) suspended audits between March and August of 2020 to allow […]
June 24, 2021
This is the year for many changes in healthcare and the physician coding changes that were announced in March 2021 are just one piece of that. Evaluation and Management services […]
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
Join us in congratulating Dominique Waits for being named Insightful Accountant's 2026 Top Tax Advisor! This recognition celebrates professionals whose leadership, innovation, and dedication continue to shape and elevate the accounting profession. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor and the meaningful impact Dominique continues to make for our clients and team!
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