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Freedom to Focus

If your organization is to realize its true potential, it is crucial your employees free themselves from routine tasks, and focus on the areas of responsibility that create growth and value.

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HORNE Acquires REDi Health to Improve Rural Healthcare Using Data

HORNE has acquired REDi Health to use data analytics to improve healthcare in rural areas, officials from the companies announced this week.

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Conversations with HORNE - PRF Reporting & Compliance

On June 11, HHS released long-awaited guidance on Provider Relief Fund reporting requirements and deadlines and announced the July 1 opening of the PRF reporting portal. Senior Managers Lori Crocker and Laura Gillenwater offer insights and important takeaways in this helpful video. 

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Benchmarks that Matter to You

HORNE and the Mississippi Dental Association have partnered together to show benchmarks for how your practice lines up against peers located in just Mississippi. 

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Conversations with HORNE – Stark & Anti-Kickback Updates for Physician Practices

Don’t wait until a hefty HIPAA fine or cybersecurity breach happen to adopt risk mitigation strategies. This on-demand webinar from HORNE and Friday Firm answer important questions about HIPAA concerns for hospitals and health systems.

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Conversations with HORNE – Mandatory Vaccines

What should healthcare providers and administrators know about mandatory vaccine policies? What incentives exist for employers to encourage employees to get vaccinated?  This video from HORNE and Friday Firm answers pressing questions about EEOC guidance, mandatory vaccine policies and vaccine stimulus funds available for hospitals and health systems.

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Conversations with HORNE - IPPS Proposed Rule

Last week, CMS released the FY 2022 IPPS/LTCH proposed rule, which includes several important proposed changes for providers. Don’t have time to read the 1,900-page document?️ Senior Managers Lori Crocker and Laura Gillenwater have done the heavy lifting for you, providing important takeaways in this helpful video.

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Conversations with HORNE - HIPAA Concerns

Don’t wait until a hefty HIPAA fine or cybersecurity breach happens to adopt risk mitigation strategies. This on-demand webinar from HORNE and Friday Firm answer important questions about HIPAA concerns for hospitals and health systems.

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Healthcare Minute - Employee Retention Credit Update

Amie Whittington Dean, Senior Manager in HORNE Healthcare’s Tax practice, created this helpful video explaining who qualifies for Employee Retention Credits and how to go about accessing them.

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Conversations with HORNE - Stark & Anti-kickback for Hospitals

What actions are most important for hospital administrators to take around Stark and Anti-kickback legislation? Find out in this conversation with HORNE and Friday Firm.

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Conversations with HORNE - While You Wait

Why is now a good time to take a second look at FEMA funding for your facility? In this webinar, we discuss FEMA funding, hospital strategy, financial reporting and audits – including recent single audit extensions.

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Healthcare Minute - PRF Reporting Preparation

Laura Gillenwater, Senior Manager, offers advice for hospitals and health systems interested in getting a jumpstart on PRF reporting.

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Buy-In - Stark Law Final Rule: A New Era for Value-Based Arrangements

What do healthcare providers need to prioritize in this new era of value-based arrangements? Are there potential Stark and Anti-Kickback “traps” for hospitals moving forward? Join host Greg Anderson and guest Cindy Reisz from Bass Berry & Sims as we dig into these questions and more on episode eight of Buy-In.

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Buy-In - Stark Law Final Rule: The Big Three

What is the best news to come from the new Stark final rule? What are the practical impacts on the new volume and value, commercial reasonableness, and fair market value definitions in evaluating transactions? Join host Christy Street and guest Julie Kass from Baker Donelson as we explore these questions and more on episode seven of Buy-In.

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Conversations with HORNE - Welcome Bert Pickard

Learn more about new Director Bert Pickard in this 2-minute video welcoming him to HORNE’s healthcare practice.

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Conversations with HORNE - Lost Revenue Calculations

Not sure how to calculate lost revenue for your facility? Join Greg Anderson and Laura Gillenwater in this helpful video for hospitals and health systems.

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Healthcare Minute - HHS Phase 3 Update

Laura Gillenwater, Senior Manager, offers an update for hospitals and health systems regarding HHS Phase 3 Provider Relief funding.

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Healthcare Minute - Medicare Accelerated & Advance Payment

Lori Crocker, Senior Manager, offers a quick update on Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payments.

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Healthcare Minute - Phase 3 General Distribution Update

Lori Crocker, Senior Manager, offers an important update on Provider Relief Fund Phase 3 General Distributions.

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Healthcare Minute - BPCI Advanced Model Update

Director Greg Anderson covers what’s new in the BPCI Advanced Model.

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Healthcare Minute - IPPS Final Rule Update

Laura Gillenwater, Senior Manager, provides an important update on the IPPS Final Rule.

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Moody Earns Fellowship Designation from the Healthcare Financial Management Association

HORNE has announced that HORNE Healthcare Partner Kade Moody recently became a Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (FHFMA).

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FORWARD Insight is One Suite Deal

FORWARD Insights is the power of a CFO and COO in one. This software gives you real-time visibility into the financial metrics you need to stay on track and plan for the future.

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What Can HORNE Do for Your Dental Practice?

HORNE can help you bridge the gap between treating your patients and running a practice. We give you access to the clinical and financial data to make quick and informed decisions.

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One Suite Deal: The Power of a CFO and COO Podcast

One Suite Deal unveils HORNE’s ability to bridge the gap between a dental practice’s financial and clinical data. Learn how a dental practice owner can unshackle themselves from routine financial and administrative tasks and manage clinical processes to maximize the profitability and performance of a practice.

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HORNE Video: Let Me Know

🎬 Let Me Know. Having your “I”s dotted and “T”s crossed is important. But you need more than just compliance. Most business decisions have operational, tax, personal or long-term financial repercussions. HORNE can help.

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HORNE Video: Be Proud

🎬 CPAs are awesome! And we should know. HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. But HORNE didn’t stop there. We added even more talent & skills to solve our clients’ biggest issues.

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The Power of a CFO and COO in One

In this Q&A, Chrissy Leggett talks about how HORNE’s dental team is stepping up to help dentists bridge the gap between treating their patients and running a practice. 

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HORNE Video: More Than

MORE THAN. We focus on construction, cybersecurity, economic recovery, financial institutions, franchise, healthcare, M&A and public & middle market companies nationwide. We also offer technology & business acceleration services. And yes, we do taxes.

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Decision Point: Age into New Norms Podcast

Decision Point: Age into New Norms takes to heart that long-term care is a community anchor. Hosted by HORNE Healthcare Consultant Barry Plunkett, this series emphasizes resilience in long-term care and fosters the adoption of change by discussing trends that can transform, empower and rid the long-term care community of the neglect it’s been given. Until now.

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Structuring FMV Physician Compensation Podcast

Listen to the latest podcast from American Health Law Association where HORNE Healthcare's  Senior Manager, Christy Street speaks to Anna Grizzle, Bass Berry & Sims, about structuring provider compensation models from a regulatory perspective.

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Shifting Sands: Reshaping Charitable Foundations Podcast

Shifting Sands: Reshaping Charitable Foundations looks to the horizon of charitable giving to understand how foundations have changed course in 2020 and what’s next as we reimagine charitable events, education and outreach.

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Let’s Talk Transitions: Determining the Value of Your Dental Practice

HORNE Healthcare Partner Kathy Watts addresses how to determine and increase the value of your dental practice, and how it goes go hand-in-hand with a transition that is seamless and successful.

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Trump vs. Biden Tax Proposals

One way to manage the economic recovery is through changes to the current tax law. This chart examines the differences between the proposals under current President Donald J. Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden. 

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How Much is Your Dental Practice Worth?

Selling a dental practice starts with answering the question: How much is my dental practice worth?

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FORWARD Long-Term Care Channel

FORWARD is our long-term care video channel where you can receive guidance on important regulatory updates to adapt to current changes and anticipate future ones.

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Telebehavioral Health Resources for Hospitals and Health Systems

Demand for mental health services has long outpaced supply. Telebehavioral health represents an opportunity to close the gap - especially in rural and underserved communities.

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HORNE's Buy-In Valuation Podcast

Buy-In podcast series features conversations with healthcare attorneys and in-house counsel, exploring valuation topics ranging from physician compensation and hospital mergers to value-based arrangements and telehealth.

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FORWARD Hospitals and Health Systems Channel

FORWARD is our hospital and health system video channel, where you’ll meet our team, watch special Town Hall Q and A sessions, and receive important updates from our Healthcare Minute series.

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FORWARD Dental Practices Channel

FORWARD is a new dental video channel from HORNE Healthcare offering the advice and guidance you need to optimize performance, control costs and maximize the value of your practice.

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Explanations of Guidance for CMS Blanket Waivers

On April 21, CMS issued explanatory guidance for the March 29 blanket waivers to “Stark Law” that covers financial relationships and referrals related to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.  

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Advance Payment Program Suspended by CMS

On April 26, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the immediate suspension of the Advance Payment program to Part B suppliers.

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Important Clarification for Provider Relief Fund FAQs from HHS

On April 26, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the immediate suspension of the Advance Payment program to Part B suppliers. Here are some important points from the Provider Relief Fund FAQ. 

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SBA 7(a) Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness Assistance Information

Applicants that submit complete, supported forgiveness information will receive the maximum loan forgiveness and have their approvals processed quickly.

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WEBINAR: Hospital and Health Systems Weekly Town Hall

HORNE Healthcare team members address some of the most pressing issues and concerns for hospitals and health systems due to the uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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WEBINAR: Dental Weekly Town Hall

HORNE Healthcare team members address some of the most pressing issues and concerns for dentists and dental practices due to the uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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U.S. Chamber Foundation Launches Save Small Business Fund

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation launched the Save Small Business Fund to provide assistance to small business owners impacted by coronavirus. 

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PPP Guidance for the Self-Employed

With the release of the CARES Act and announcement of the PPP, taxpayers have been anxiously awaiting additional guidance related to self-employed individuals.

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WEBINAR: Physician Weekly Town Hall

HORNE Healthcare team members address some of the most pressing issues and concerns for physicians and practices due to the uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Act Now to Benefit from SBA Relief Loan

SBA 7(a) Relief Loans offered under the PPP cover payroll and other specific expenses for small businesses for an eight-week period.

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Quick Reference to FEMA Support Under Emergency Declaration for COVID-19

The President has declared the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic an emergency declaration and your entity could be eligible to apply for Public Assistance.

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New Payment Models Overview

Moving to value-based payment models is not simply a decision to accept the financial risk and is not a short-term transition.

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Nonprofit Hospitals: At the Intersection of Compliance Efforts Lies Revenue Opportunity

Compliance is a fact of life for hospitals and health systems, and it’s only getting more complex. But what if I told you that by coordinating the time and effort...

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Revenue Recognition Standard Is Here. It’s Time to Fix Your AR Model

Here’s a cautionary tale: It’s early 2020 and Joe the CFO is sitting down with his hospital’s board of directors and independent auditors. Next up on the agenda: Presentation of...

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BPCI Advanced – To Apply, or Not to Apply?

With mandatory programs on the horizon, the voluntary Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced (BPCI-A) program offers early access to data and valuable experience in redesigning patient care. But with...

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Do Your Real Estate Activities Qualify for the New Pass-Through Deduction?

199A deduction regulations address what rental activities qualify for the deduction. The IRS issued Notice 2019-07, establishing a proposed safe harbor for real estate enterprises.

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Tax Reform: Do Final 199A Regulations Help or Hurt Healthcare Entities?

We have been monitoring and reporting on tax reform for several months, including one of the most complicated areas of the new law – Section 199A, commonly known as the...

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Tax Reform: Are Your Parking Expenses Deductible?

A recent notice from the Internal Revenue Service has provided additional guidance regarding changes that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made to the tax treatment of parking fringe...

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Forks in the Road to BPCI-A Participation

“We want to pay for outcomes, not process ... We need results, American patients need change, and when we need mandatory models to deliver it, mandatory models are going to...

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Here’s What to Expect in Year 3 of MIPS

As we move into the third performance year of the Quality Payment Program (QPP), CMS is starting to take the training wheels off the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). The...

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Physicians: There’s Still Time for 2018 Year-End Tax Planning

Almost exactly one year ago, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) brought about the most significant tax reform in 30 years. It was a good news, bad news situation. The...

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Physician Alignment and Data Are Key to BPCI-A Success

Bundled Payments for Care Improvement-Advanced (BPCI-A) is one of the latest evolutions of value payment methodologies to come from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The roots of...

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Tax Reform: Want to Grab Lunch?

Before passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts (TCJA), both meals and entertainment for clients and business associates were 50 percent deductible for tax purposes as long as business...

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Tax Reform Guidance for Pass-Throughs is Here

Section 199A—commonly referred to as the “20% pass-through deduction,” provides a deduction of up to 20% of income from a domestic business operating as a sole proprietorship or through a partnership, S corporation, trust or estate.

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Physician Compensation

It's time to change the way you pay your physicians. Here's why. To succeed in the healthcare industry, you need to attract and retain the most talented physicians. The U.S. faces a shortage of up to 120,000 physicians by 2030*, which means that competition for talent will be fiercer than ever.

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Managing FMV/CR Risk

Mitigating the risk of a qui tam relator should be a top priority for healthcare risk management systems.

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What Can't Go On Forever...Won't.

The current healthcare system is headed for a crash. Are you adapting?

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8 Considerations in Moving Employed Physicians from Volume to Value-Based Compensation

Get key insights for transforming your physician compensation models to align with MACRA objectives

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Payment Model Reform Infographic

Are You Prepared For Success In The Ever-Changing World Of Healthcare Reimbursements?

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6 Considerations in Choosing a Healthcare Valuation Appraiser

Trusting HORNE for healthcare valuation counsel is the first step in successfully managing operations toward clinical excellence. Here are six considerations in choosing your organization's valuation appraisal. 

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Healthcare Revenue Recognition

The new revenue recognition standard is a fundamental change in how healthcare providers recognize patient revenue. It’s likely you will recognize revenue earlier or later than you would under the current revenue recognition standard, and that impacts your financial health.

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Healthcare Hard Trends and Opportunities

No industry has seen such monumental changes as healthcare has in the past decade—changes in the regulatory environment, the populations we serve, as well as the technology used to deliver care and improve operational processes.  In the course of our work advising healthcare organizations, we have observed the following trends and challenges.