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December 10, 2024
Earlier this month, the US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama issued a preliminary approval of the proposed settlement of the class action lawsuit against Blue Cross and […]
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 […]
February 14, 2024
Every year the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) publishes their annual Final Rule, which contains updates to the Physician Fee Schedule that impact what healthcare organizations are reimbursed […]
February 13, 2024
Duplicate payments happen when a company pays the same invoice or for the same product or service more than once. According to the Association for Financial Professionals, duplicate payments average […]
January 24, 2024
A well-managed swing bed program is essential to a critical access hospital. This program can improve patient outcomes and provide additional reimbursement opportunities creating a “win-win” for the patient and […]
January 23, 2024
A community health assessment (CHA), also known as community health needs assessment (CHNA), refers to a state, tribal, local, or territorial health assessment that identifies key health needs and issues […]
January 23, 2024
By Theresa Wilson, Accounting Specialist at Blue & Co. As the new year kicks off, so begins another tax season for many businesses. Instead of scrambling to prepare this year, […]
January 16, 2024
This is your 340B recertification reminder for 2024. The 2024 Grantee recertification period for Consolidated Health Centers, Federal Qualified Health Center Look-Alikes, Ryan White, Comprehensive Hemophilia Treatment Centers, Native Hawaiian, […]
January 16, 2024
With the 2024 final rule, Center of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has provided for three very relevant CPT Codes for outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy. For these outpatient […]
November 03, 2023
On November 2, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final rule around the 340B outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS), outlining a plan to correct and […]
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December 10, 2024
Earlier this month, the US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama issued a preliminary approval of the proposed settlement of the class action lawsuit against Blue Cross and […]
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 […]
Resources
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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#BedfordIN #LifeatBlue #ClientAppreciation
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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To read the full announcement, please visit our website at hubs.la/Q02_XRNp0 ![]()
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#SouthernIndianaBusiness #StokesandHousel #BedfordIN
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