At RubinBrown, we provide valuable insights and host engaging, virtual and in-person events to keep you informed and connected to the topics and industries that matter most to you.
At RubinBrown, we provide valuable insights and host engaging, virtual and in-person events to keep you informed and connected to the topics and industries that matter most to you.
Please join us for RubinBrown's Rural Health Webinar Series: From Compliance to Strategy: How Cost Reports Can Guide Rural Hospital Success, led by Caren Puvalowski, Rural Healthcare Reimbursement Manager at RubinBrown. In this session, we will explore how your hospital’s cost report is more than just a compliance requirement—it’s a powerful tool for uncovering hidden revenue opportunities and shaping financial strategies. With over thirty years of rural healthcare finance and reimbursement expertise, Caren Puvalowski will guide you through the intricacies of reimbursement regulations, demonstrating how to optimize revenue streams while maintaining compliance and financial stability.
Learn More & RegisterPlease join us for RubinBrown’s Leveraging Technology for Business Success: Enhancing Customer Experience (CX), Operational Efficiency and Employee Value Seminar. Led by RubinBrown Business Consulting Partners Rob Himes and Bob Jirgal, who collectively have more than 60 years of experience helping clients transform their operations for competitive advantage, will share insights on navigating the inherent tradeoffs of transformation initiatives to better connect with customers, improve the employee value proposition, and achieve the targeted financial goals.
Learn More & RegisterOn May 22, 2025, the House of Representatives passed the tax-focused bill named the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Days leading up to the vote had been contentious in long committee meetings, with dozens of amendments proposed and hold-out concession discussions, but ultimately the bill moved forward along party lines (215-214) with Republicans losing just three votes.
Learn moreIn today's healthcare landscape, a fundamental aspect of a healthcare organization is documentation and coding. The pressure on providers to maintain compliance, ensure accurate documentation, and optimize reimbursement is important as ever. With physicians spending up to 4 hours daily in electronic medical records (EMR), it is paramount to have a centralized training platform. This supports a clear understanding of billing and coding responsibilities while enhancing efficiency in clinical documentation.
Learn moreMarch 2025 was a strong month for sports betting activity in the U.S., with total handle rising across most states compared to February, as we saw the expected impact of March Madness. However, while more wagers were placed, sportsbook profits didn’t keep pace.
Learn moreCongress has agreed on a budget resolution and drafting of a tax bill will now formally progress under reconciliation rules that allow a simple majority vote in the Senate, rather than 60 votes.
Learn moreThe Super Bowl closed out the NFL betting season—and host state Louisiana saw a notable surge in sports betting activity as the state topped our Index with a robust 1.51 score. Louisiana was the only state reporting an increase in online handle compared to January. By our team’s estimates, this surge generated over $1 million in excess sports betting GGR tax revenue for the state.
Learn moreIf you’re a primary care provider or part of a billing team, you’ve likely heard about the new 2025 codes—G0556, G0557, and G0558—for Advanced Primary Care Management (APCM). You might be wondering, "How can we efficiently implement and bill for these services?" With so many care management codes available, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, one thing is certain: care management services are here to stay!
Learn moreEntities created in the U.S., including those formerly known as “domestic reporting companies,” and their beneficial owners are no longer required to file beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports to FinCEN under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). However, foreign reporting companies may still have a filing requirement with new deadlines.
Learn moreEvaluation and management (E/M) coding is a fundamental aspect of a medical practice, influencing how healthcare providers document patient encounters and receive reimbursement for their professional services.
Learn moreCompliance with CMMC certification is coming—defense contractors must act now to meet DoD cybersecurity compliance requirements.
Learn moreIn January, sports betting operators experienced a boost in revenues as better outcomes became less favorable throughout the month. Many states surpassed the 10% hold mark, signaling a return to more typical industry conditions. With the NFL season entering its playoff stage and the NBA's daily schedule offering a higher volume of betting opportunities, basketball emerged as the primary driver of sports betting handle.
Learn moreThe House passed its budget resolution for "one big, beautiful bill" on February 27 that would include President Trump’s non-tax agenda items of funding for border security, defense, and energy, along with extending his first term’s signature tax bill, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).
Learn moreDiscover how business email compromise (BEC) attacks work, the risks they pose, and essential strategies to protect your business from these scams.
Learn moreFinCEN plans to further extend the new March 21, 2025 deadline for BOI reporting and in the meantime the current deadlines can be disregarded until further notice. FinCEN is still accepting reports for those who wish to file now.
Learn moreBOI reporting enforcement has been reinstated after a court decision lifted the temporary nationwide pause imposed by the Smith case. Reporting is once again mandatory.
Learn moreWe’re excited to share the latest updates to Telemedicine Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services for CPT 2025. These changes reflect the growing role of telemedicine in delivering equitable, efficient, and accessible care.
Read moreOne of the biggest challenges facing IT and security teams is managing the patching process for the entire application spectrum within the environment. Operating systems and other large application packages often make updating easy. Sometimes patch management solutions can do a very good job of keeping many (or even most) of the environment up to date.
Learn moreDecember’s data revealed lower than usual holds across the board, with no state surpassing the 10% overall hold threshold for the second time in three months. The industry-wide hold of 5.8% is the lowest total of the year and we need to go back to February of 2022 (4.9%) to find the last time the market could not breach the 6% mark. This was largely driven by a series of "customer-friendly" outcomes, particularly in the NFL, which led to reduced margins for operators. While both online and retail sportsbooks felt the impact, the results varied significantly depending on the betting channel.
Learn moreAs not-for-profit organizations navigate the turbulence of rapidly shifting executive orders affecting federal funding, feelings of anxiety and uncertainty are understandable. While awaiting clarity and considering the broader implications of potential regulatory changes, organizations may find reassurance through proactive financial assessment and strategic planning.
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