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BKD Rural Telecommunications Benchmark Study Results for 2019
The BKD Rural Telecommunications Benchmark Study (Study) is complete for 2019 and provides calendar year 2018 benchmark results for the balance sheet and income statement and many other key metrics. Read on for details.
Stark Law & Anti-Kickback Statute Proposed Rules – Regulatory Transition to Value
CMS recently issued an ambitious proposed rule to expand the exceptions to Stark Law. In addition, a proposal to update the Anti-Kickback Statute was released. Read on for more details.
The Hospice Medicare Final Rule for FY 2020 Is Here
CMS recently implemented the fiscal year 2020 hospice Medicare final rule, addressing changes to hospice payment rates and cap amounts, election statements and more. Read on for an in-depth overview of the ruling.
Massachusetts Corporate Excise Tax: Economic & Virtual Nexus
The Massachusetts Department of Revenue recently adopted Regulation 830 CMR 63.39.1, which subjects certain corporations to Massachusetts’ corporate excise tax if they have substantial economic or virtual contacts with the state. Read on for more…
How Your Support Could Impact PDGM
Under the Patient-Driven Groupings Model, CMS has proposed to significantly reduce the rates for anticipated industry behaviors. In response, legislation has been introduced that seeks to prohibit rate reductions based on assumptions before payment…
Protecting Yourself Against the Dangers of Email Phishing
Social engineering attacks like spear phishing are becoming more sophisticated, fooling even the savviest users. Is your organization taking steps to mitigate cyberthreats? Continue reading for tips to enhance your next social engineering awareness…
CMS Announces New Abuse & Neglect Icons on Nursing Home Compare’s Website
CMS recently announced the addition of consumer alert icons on Nursing Home Compare’s website. On October 23, these icons will appear next to nursing homes cited for incidents of abuse, neglect and exploitation. Read on for more details.
Delay Approved for Leases, CECL, Hedging & Insurance
FASB has approved a final accounting standards update (ASU) delaying the effective date for several major standards—Leases, CECL, Hedging and Insurance. Due to FASB’s review process, the final ASU should be issued by the end of November. Read on for…
CMS Proposes Collection of 340B Drug Cost Information from Hospitals
CMS recently issued a proposed notice announcing its intent to collect cost information from certain hospitals participating in the 340B Drug Pricing Program. This proposed action is open to public comment until November 29. Read on for more details…
First State Proposes Move to Medicaid Block Grants
Tennessee recently announced plans to submit its application to the federal government to receive block grants for most of its Medicaid program, making Tennessee the first state to implement such a methodology for funding its Medicaid services. Read…
Specialized Resources
Simply Tax Podcast
Simply Tax cuts through the static of the tax world and doesn’t waste your time by needlessly tossing around 10-dollar terms and citing code sections. Host Damien Martin has a knack for boiling down complex issues for business professionals who need a trusted advisor to help strengthen their tax mind.
Tax Reform Resource Center
BKD’s tax professionals will continually provide up-to-date information on industry-specific tax reform.
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BKD Forensics
A source for up-to-date information on fraud schemes and trends, financial investigations, litigation support and computer forensics.
BKDrisk
Recognizing organizational risk and implementing an effective internal control framework can be a challenge.
Dynamic Insights
BKD Technologies offer knowledge to help you more effectively navigate the newest Dynamics information.
Sage ERP Insights
BKD Technologies offers information for Sage ERP users looking to educate themselves on a variety of topics including Sage 100 ERP, Sage 500 ERP, Sage ERP X3 and Sage CRM.
