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CMS’s WISeR Model: What Providers Need to Know

Does your organization provide healthcare services in Ohio, Texas, Arizona, New Jersey, Oklahoma, or Washington? If yes, understanding CMS’s voluntary WISeR Model is important. It applies to providers in these […]

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Ohio Rural Health Transformation Program

In December 2025, Governor Mike DeWine announced that the state of Ohio will receive more than $200 million from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. […]

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Contract Labor: Impact on Wage Index

Outsourcing is a common practice in all areas of business, including the healthcare sector.  Although this is a major expense for a hospital, it can influence the wage index factor […]

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IRS Retirement Plan Limits

By Debbie Herbert, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. On an annual basis, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) releases plan contribution and benefit limitations, as well as income eligibility thresholds, […]

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Beyond Compliance: The Strategic Value of Independent External 340B Audits

The 340B Drug Pricing Program is more than a pharmacy benefit; it is a lifeline for vulnerable communities and patients.  However, as federal scrutiny and manufacturer challenges intensify, maintaining program […]

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not-for-profit data management

From Data to Decisions: Strengthening Not-For-Profit Finance in an AI-Driven World

By Joell Grisel, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. Financial technology keeps evolving at a pace that is hard for many not-for-profits to keep up with. At Blue & Co., […]

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FY 2027 Medicare Wage Index Final PUFs: Key Deadlines and Hospital Correction Rules

FY 2027 Medicare Wage Index Final PUFs: Key Deadlines and Hospital Correction Rules

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, […]

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