April 21, 2023
Length of Stay and How it Impacts Hospitals
For hospitals, managing the length of stay is not a new concern. What has changed, however, for many hospitals is the level of attention and focus on it. At the […]
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April 18, 2023
Promoting Patient Access in a Productivity Compensation Environment
Hospital systems and healthcare organizations that employ physicians have struggled to promote patient access. Access issues may result from misaligned compensation and organizational goals, practice operations process or capacity issues […]
Read MoreApril 6, 2023
Hospital Wage Index Reporting Timeline for 2023
This article has been updated as of July 13, 2023. This time of the year there is a lot of activity with the Hospital Wage Index reporting. We want to […]
Read MoreMarch 22, 2023
Contract Services: Impact on Wage Index
In the past several years, hospitals have continued to feel the impact of increased utilization of contract nursing and other contract services. Although these services have developed into a major […]
Read MoreMarch 10, 2023
Capital Efficiency Concepts: How to Evaluate Capital Purchases
Rising interest rates and historic inflation are impacting hospital purchasing decisions. Using capital efficiency concepts in making hospital purchasing plans is as important as ever. What is Capital Efficiency? Capital […]
Read MoreMarch 8, 2023
Period 4 Reporting Now Open: PRF Update
We’re entering the final weeks of Period 4 reporting period that closes on March 31, 2023. Period 4 reporting is required for any organization that received more than $10,000 in […]
Read MoreMarch 1, 2023
Feasibility Studies: Helping Organizations Make Informed Decisions
Conducting a feasibility study is an essential step in determining the viability of implementing a new healthcare program, service, or project. These studies help healthcare organizations assess the potential risks […]
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2023
Employee Retention Tax Credit Eligibility: Unraveling the Mystery
If you have attended a continuing education conference in the past year or opened your business’ mail since 2021, you have likely heard that you might be eligible for a […]
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2023
E/M Coding Changes You Need to Know from the Physician Fee Schedule Final Ruling
New rules for reporting evaluation and management (E/M) services in most places of service took effect January 1, 2023. The coding and documentation revisions, adopted by the American Medical Association’s […]
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2023
Outpatient Therapy Documentation: Keep the Money after the Audit
In a recent article we discussed creating a Denial Prevention and Management Plan. The quality of your outpatient therapy documentation has a role in that plan. Have you set up […]
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December 17, 2024
Bedford, Ind. (December 16, 2024) – Blue & Co., LLC, a top-60 accounting and advisory firm with offices in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan is expanding into Bedford, IN. Effective December […]
December 17, 2024
By Debbie Herbert, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. If your defined contribution plan has a vesting schedule for employer contributions, you may be familiar with the term ‘forfeitures.’ In […]
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 […]
Monday night, in celebration of Stokes & Housel turning Blue, we invited employees, clients, and community members in Bedford, IN, to attend a Blue & Co. open house at Bedford's historic Downtown Depot.![]()
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It was a night full of great food, fun giveaways, and buzzing conversation. We are thankful for everyone who attended and look forward to continuing to strengthen our relationships in Bedford.![]()
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Blue & Co. is growing again! 🎉 Effective December 16, 2024, Stokes & Housel, CPA will join Blue & Co., bringing another Southern Indiana office into the firm. ![]()
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“We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newest office in Bedford, Indiana, marking the fourth location in our Southern Indiana practice,” said Brad Shaw, Managing Director of Blue & Co. “This addition is a testament to our commitment to our clients’ growing needs while also reinforcing our core values of being responsive and caring advocates. We look forward to providing exceptional service and continuing to serve the Bedford community with unwavering excellence.”![]()
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Blue & Co. will be adding seven employees from Stokes & Housel with expertise in tax preparation, client accounting services, consulting, strategy, and payroll. ![]()
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