July 19, 2024
Wage Index Timeline: Mid-Year Update and Looking into 2025
As we head into the second half of the 2024 calendar year and the start of 2025, there are a few major dates that you need to be aware of […]
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Blue & Co., LLC Welcomes Wayne Little to the Firm
CARMEL, Ind. (July 19, 2024) – Blue & Co., LLC is proud to announce that Wayne Little has joined the Louisville office of Blue & Co. as a principal. Little […]
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Manufacturers: It’s Time to Rethink Your R&D Tax Strategy
By Stephen Stringer, CPA, Director and Amy Sandlin, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. LLC News of incredible technological advancement and the rapid pace at which it is changing […]
Read MoreJuly 9, 2024
What is Segregation of Duties and Why Is It Important to Not-for-Profit Organizations?
By Greg Jackson, CPA, Principal, at Blue & Co. What is Segregation of Duties? According to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, segregation of duties is a basic building […]
Read MoreJune 25, 2024
Succession Planning for Not-For-Profits: Preparing for the Expected and Unexpected
By Jason Terwilliger, CPA, CIA, Senior Manager, at Blue & Co. The uncertain times in which we find ourselves often requires us to be more agile and expectant than usual […]
Read MoreJune 4, 2024
The Evolution and Impact of the Single Audit Threshold in 2024
By Claudia Valarezo Guerrero, MAccy, Senior Accountant at Blue & Co. As organizations navigate evolving financial regulations, staying informed about changes is crucial for compliance and operational efficiency. A Single […]
Read MoreMay 22, 2024
IRS 501(r) Compliance: Financial Assistance Policy and Amounts Generally Billed Calculation
Non-profit hospital organizations as defined by Section 501(c)(3) must meet requirements imposed by Section 501(r) on a facility-by-facility basis to be treated as a tax-exempt organization. When looking at 501(r) […]
Read MoreMay 14, 2024
Hospital Price Transparency: What’s New in 2024 and Beyond
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has introduced significant changes to the requirements for hospital price transparency. The aim is to enhance pricing transparency and ensure compliance with […]
Read MoreMay 13, 2024
Building and Using Insurance Reserves for Sustainability
By Annmarie Novotney, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. Not-for-profit organizations have been dealing with changing circumstances on many fronts over the last five years. Part of this changing landscape […]
Read MoreApril 26, 2024
Staffing Level Final Rule for Nursing Homes
On April 22, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final rule on minimum staffing level requirements for nursing homes. This rule aims to improve quality care within […]
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December 11, 2024
By Karen Dringenburg, CPA, Senior Accountant and Andrew Brock, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Are you a not-for-profit entity considering implementing ACH transactions? Or are you wondering if […]
December 10, 2024
Earlier this month, the US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama issued a preliminary approval of the proposed settlement of the class action lawsuit against Blue Cross and […]
November 20, 2024
By Cecilia Spencer, CPA, Manager, at Blue & Co. Not-for-profit organizations often receive funds with specific restrictions on how they can be used. These restrictions ensure that the donor’s intent […]
On November 1, CMS released the CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule. This final ruling includes several significant changes for Rural Health Clinics.![]()
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