July 22, 2026
What are Annual Wellness Visits?
Beginning in 2011, Medicare began covering the Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) as a yearly appointment with a primary care provider (PCP) to create or update a personalized prevention plan at […]
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Community Benefit Reporting Remains in the Spotlight: What Tax-Exempt Hospitals Should Know
By Kim Scifres, CPA, Principal Tax-exempt hospitals continue to face increasing scrutiny from lawmakers, regulators, researchers, and the public regarding how they demonstrate the value they provide to their communities. […]
Read MoreJuly 15, 2026
Medicare Geographic Reclassification: Eligibility, Deadlines, and Wage Index Impact for Hospitals
Written by Christopher Hemans, CHCRS, Manager Every year, billions of dollars hinge on a little-known process known as Medicare geo-reclassification. For hospitals, the difference between thriving and struggling can come […]
Read MoreJuly 8, 2026
Medicare Cost Report Worksheet S-12: Getting Prepared for the New Requirement
Beginning with cost reporting periods ending on or after January 1, 2026, many acute care hospitals will face a new Medicare cost reporting requirement: Worksheet S-12. For the first time, […]
Read MoreJuly 7, 2026
2026 Automotive Buy-Sell Activity: What the Midyear Data Reveals
By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. As of June 29, 2026, 168 buy-sell transactions occurred across the United States, with California, Ohio, Texas, New York, and Illinois […]
Read MoreJuly 7, 2026
North American Auto Production Holds Steady Through May 2026
By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. North American automotive manufacturing held steady through May 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Looking at the numbers, Volkswagen, […]
Read MoreJuly 7, 2026
Federal Funding and Form 990 Changes: What Exempt Organizations Need to Know
By Luke Lamb, CPA, Senior Manager, and Cory Schunemann, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. In the past month, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced proposed changes to […]
Read MoreJune 30, 2026
Benefit Briefs: Hot Topics & Regulatory Updates – Summer 2026
By Debbie Herbert, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. SECURE Act 2.0 Amendments Effective dates, provisions that are mandatory vs. voluntary, plan amendments… there are many changes impacting plans as […]
Read MoreJune 18, 2026
Kwong Court Decision May Create IRS Penalty Refund Opportunities for Taxpayers
By Aimee Reavling, CPA, Director and Sara Jacobi, CPA, Firm Director of Taxation at Blue & Co. Recent court decisions, including Kwong v. United States, may create an opportunity for […]
Read MoreJune 17, 2026
Accounts Receivable Factoring: What Manufacturers Need to Know About ASC 860
By Stephen Clyde, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. In today’s environment, many manufacturers and distributors are taking a fresh look at how they manage working capital. Longer customer collection […]
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Recent legal developments are once again shifting the Medicare reimbursement landscape.A federal court recently vacated CMS’s 2023 rule on Medicare Advantage (Part C) days, potentially opening the door to DSH relief for additional hospitals.In our latest article, our reimbursement advisors break down what this decision means for providers and what healthcare leaders should watch next.Read more in the full article: hubs.la/Q04yL50m0
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