On May 22, CMS announced it has begun distributing billions in relief funds to skilled nursing facilities to combat COVID-19. This funding is to help nursing homes to address critical […]
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This article was originally published on May 18th and was most recently updated on June 18th. It is being updated as new information becomes available. The U.S. Department of Treasury […]
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, on May 18, 2020, issued guidance for state and local officials to ensure the safe reopening of nursing homes nationwide. The purpose of […]
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On May 15, the House of Representatives passed the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, a $3 trillion stimulus package that would provide additional relief during the […]
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In response to State Medicaid Agency and stakeholder requests, CMS has updated the MDS 3.0 item sets (version 1.17.2) and related technical data specifications. These changes will support the calculation […]
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May 13th Update: The IRS had issued previous guidance stating that companies which were not paying wages but were paying health benefits for unpaid, furloughed workers were not entitled to […]
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As you plan to spend funds received through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, there are many considerations not-for-profit organizations need to take into account. Not only must you plan […]
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Cash flow management is a critical exercise during uncertain times like these and one that is top of mind for every business owner. It involves managing every aspect of the […]
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The CARES Act includes the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses to receive loans through banks administered by the Small Business Administration. It happened so quickly, that it resulted […]
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With the needs of our world constantly changing due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, non-profit organizations find themselves having to rethink their operations, short-term missions, and revenue streams. […]
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will be initiating new Minimum Data Set (MDS) audits through iQIES. Understanding the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Validation Program and its requirements […]
By Caroline Paulus, CPA, Audit Manager at Blue & Co. At the 2025 AICPA Not-for-Profit Industry Conference, not-for-profit finance professionals, auditors, and thought leaders came together for three days of […]
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (“OBBB”), a sweeping budget reconciliation package that includes more than $1 trillion in estimated federal […]
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