Last updated on March 21st, 2023Is your organization ready to “unwind” from the Public Health Emergency (PHE) and address the potential impact, financial or otherwise? Just about three years ago, the U.S. Government issued a nationwide emergency declaration due to COVID. At the end of the day, May 11, 2023,

We can all agree there is a global talent shortage and, considering the U.S. population is shrinking along with the number of people in the workforce, the issue is only going to get worse. So, we scoured publications, websites, and more to learn how health care practices and hospitals across

Last updated on January 31st, 2023The return to normal following COVID is not going to happen. Instead, economic, environmental, societal, geopolitical, and technology factors are reshaping healthcare globally and in the U.S.  Understanding the forces at play can provide important insights for charting a course for 2023 and the decade

Whoever gave the moniker “unwinding” to the work that will be required once the Public Health Emergency (PHE) ends must have a great sense of humor. While “unwinding” usually brings thoughts of relaxation and perhaps a sandy beach and a favorite cocktail or hobby, the “unwinding” that will occur when

Last updated on November 2nd, 2022Now that the Biden Administration has extended the Public Health Emergency (PHE) for another three months through January 11, Federal regulations put in place for the duration of the PHE continue, including those governing telemedicine. What’s more, certain telemedicine flexibilities will continue for five months

Last updated on October 11th, 2022When the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law in August, there was a huge rush to figure out what the law meant and what it would do. Now that we’ve had a little time to reflect on it, one striking characteristic is that

Over a year-and-a-half ago, all 6,000 or so U.S. hospitals were required to provide pricing information online so patients could comparison shop and avoid surprises. After audits, warning letters, and requests for plans to take corrective actions, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently started issuing fines for

The new lease accounting standard – ACS 842 – took effect for private and non-profit organizations for fiscal years starting January 1, 2022 (or 2023 for non-calendar year-end entities). While that means at the earliest your organization must account for all leases on your financial statements by the end of