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Two important events happened this past Friday morning regarding the Provider Relief Fund. First, the reporting portal did not open as previously announced and providers do not need to begin […]
HHS has announced that the Provider Relief Funds Reporting Portal is expected to open on January 15th. We have put together a game plan for your organization covering the reporting […]
Join us on Friday, January 15 from noon until 1 p.m. for the Provider Relief Funds: Responsibility & Recognition webinar, presented by Blue & Co. and the HFMA Western Pennsylvania […]
It’s webinar season at Blue & Co., LLC.! Check out all of our upcoming events for the week of December, 14. Monday, December 14 Panel Discussion Regarding Paycheck Protection Program […]
Join us Wednesday, December 16, at Noon EST to learn about Physician Medical Group Recovery Strategies. This event is being put on by HFMA – Region 6 and is free […]
In this environment of uncertainty, it is important for hospitals to optimize all reimbursement opportunities while staying in compliance with Federal Regulations. One way that hospitals can identify additional reimbursement […]
On Thursday, December 17, Dustin Brown and John Wortley presented on the CMS Final Ruling and how it may impact your bottom line. About the Event CMS has recently issued […]
Medicare recently published updated bad debt regulations and the time is NOW to safeguard your Hospital’s reimbursement. Are you following proper guidelines to ensure you can write-off your Medicare/Medicaid crossover accounts? […]
With current attacks on the 340B Program by some pharmaceutical manufacturers and other challenges affecting patients in need of prescription drugs, is it time for your Hospital or Health Center […]
For several years, the healthcare community has struggled to find balance between reducing administrative burden, accurately recognizing and recording services provided, and upholding and providing the highest quality care possible, […]
Outpatient physical therapy programs are often overlooked in the hospital. However, there are several opportunities to increase access to care for patients and increase revenue for the hospital in outpatient […]
Since the release of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) final ruling, there has been a lot of confusion regarding the correct way to write off a bad debt crossover […]
Health systems are being warned by federal officials that cybercriminals are preparing to unleash a wave of ransomware attacks designed to lock up hospital information systems, which could hurt patient […]
In these unprecedented times, protecting your Medicare bad debt reimbursement is more important than ever. With decreases in patient volume due to COVID-19, hospitals will certainly feel the effect on […]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule [CMS-1737-F] for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 that updates the Medicare payment rates and the value-based purchasing program for skilled […]
Webinars
To appeal or not to appeal: that is the question. Medicare cost report appeals can be extremely profitable, but which issues are worth the time and effort to appeal? Without […]
The therapy team plays a pivotal role in ensuring quality compliance and promoting person-centered care within nursing facilities. In November 2024, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) released its Nursing […]
In November, CMS finalized a change to how RHCs and FQHCs will bill for certain Part B Preventive vaccines as part of the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rules. […]
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 […]
Updated February 11, 2025 A new recertification window has been announced for the 2025 Grantee recertification period for Consolidated Health Centers, Federally Qualified Health Centers & Look-Alikes, Ryan White Clinics, […]
On November 19, 2024, Senators Charles Grassley and Elizabeth Warren submitted this linked letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) urging the agency to increase its oversight of nonprofit hospitals […]