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 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 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 […]
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2023
Rural Health Clinics: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 Changes
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, also known as the “Omnibus” package, was signed into law by President Biden on December 29, 2022. Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) need to be […]
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2023
Medicare Bad Debt Listing Template Finalized by CMS
This article has been updated on January 5, 2023. Back in August 2022, CMS was proposing changes to the Medicare Bad Debt listing template that is filed with your organization’s […]
Read MoreDecember 12, 2022
Neurosurgery Operations Assessment: Opportunities for Improvement
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, neurosurgery practices across the United States are looking for creative ways to remain independent in private practice while ensuring they meet the needs of […]
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February 03, 2025
On January 21, 2025, Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed Executive Order 25-22, addressing the provision of charity care by nonprofit hospitals in the state. The order acknowledges that Indiana does […]
January 28, 2025
By Andrew Brock, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. As the new year begins, it is often a time for setting personal and professional goals. The colloquial saying behind […]
January 09, 2025
The 2025 Grantee recertification period for Consolidated Health Centers, Federally Qualified Health Centers & Look-Alikes, Ryan White Clinics, Comprehensive Hemophilia Treatment Centers, Native Hawaiian, Black Lung Programs, Urban Indian, and […]
The 2025 340B recertification period for Consolidated Health Centers, Federally Qualified Health Centers & Look-Alikes, Ryan White Clinics, Comprehensive Hemophilia Treatment Centers, Native Hawaiian, Black Lung Programs, Urban Indian, and Tribal Compact 638 will be January 27, 2025 to February 24, 2025.![]()
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We're thrilled to announce that Matt Howard has been promoted to Director at Blue & Co., LLC, effective January 1, 2025! 🎉![]()
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Since joining us in 2011, Matt has been an invaluable part of our Transaction Advisory Services Group, specializing in business valuation, due diligence, litigation support, and more. As a CPA, ABV, and CVA, his expertise drives success across small businesses, dental practices, and veterinary clinics.![]()
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