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January 19, 2023
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 […]
January 05, 2023
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 […]
December 12, 2022
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 […]
November 29, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) operates within a budget neutral approach. This occurs at the same time the healthcare community continues to try and find balance between […]
November 18, 2022
Every three years, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires any Hospital that is subject to the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) to complete an Occupational Mix Survey […]
November 04, 2022
FFY2020 Worksheet S-10 audits are in the final stages for most hospitals in the nation and we continue to see significant audit findings and extrapolation factors taking place throughout the […]
November 01, 2022
For years, Blue & Co. has received questions from hospitals regarding coding and billing for infusions, as well as documentation requirements. Infusion coding can be some of the most difficult […]
October 12, 2022
In a post-pandemic environment, providers are more likely to refer patients for procedures, diagnostic testing, and physician visits to non-hospital environments. This presents an opportunity for healthcare leaders to re-exam […]
August 04, 2022
Every hospital department deals with financial denials. Understanding the volumes of those denials for your outpatient therapy department can improve the net revenue of the department. A financial denial is […]
July 15, 2022
On July 7, 2022 the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the updated Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Rating Technical Users’ Guide with the methodology for the changes to […]
July 14, 2022
Reporting on Provider Relief Funds for Period 3 opened on July 1, 2022 and runs through September 30, 2022. Period 3 reporting is for any PRF payments you may have […]
June 23, 2022
This article was originally published on June 23, 2022 and has been updated in October 2023. Blue & Co. has performed many Emergency Department Leveling Reviews for hospitals. The two […]
June 16, 2022
In 2019 patient medical debt in the U.S. totaled at least $195 billion, according to an analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization focusing on national health issues. […]
June 09, 2022
In a previous blog post, we talked about how poor insurance verification and authorization processes can cause patients to either not come to therapy or to go to a competitor […]
May 04, 2022
It is that time of year again! The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the proposed rule that would update Medicare payment policies and rates for the […]
Webinars
November 13, 2024
On November 1, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule. This final ruling includes several significant changes for Rural […]
October 30, 2024
The end of 2024 is quickly approaching, and business owners are once again scrambling to put their companies in the best tax position and minimize tax surprises. The question we […]
October 28, 2024
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities final ruling that speaks on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. This ruling […]
September 18, 2024
Most organizations are familiar with external audits that are performed by licensed auditors to ensure financial statements are accurate. Internal audit refer to systematic and independent examinations of an organization’s […]
August 13, 2024
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has set the annual recertification window for the 340B Drug Pricing Program for hospitals from August 12, 2024 to September 9, 2024. The […]
July 19, 2024
As we head into the second half of the 2024 calendar year and the start of 2025, there are a few major dates that you need to be aware of […]
Resources
On November 1, CMS released the CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule. This final ruling includes several significant changes for Rural Health Clinics.![]()
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Our Rural Health Clinics expert discusses the key takeaways that RHCs need to know and opportunities that they have in 2025. ![]()
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