The cost report is far more than a compliance requirement; it’s a strategic financial tool. When used effectively, it can uncover opportunities to strengthen reimbursement, support long‑term financial sustainability, and guide smarter operational decision‑making. For rural providers, where margins are tight and reimbursement structures are complex, understanding how to use the cost report to its fullest potential is essential.

This focused and highly practical webinar, led by Caren Puvalowski will walk through how rural providers can fully leverage their cost reports to drive financial performance.

Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Explain how key components of the Medicare cost report influence reimbursement, budgeting, and financial forecasting for rural hospitals and clinics.;
2. Identify strategies to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of cost report preparation, including enhanced documentation, cost allocation methods, and internal financial processes. 
3. Apply cost report insights to strengthen organizational financial performance by uncovering reimbursement opportunities and using the report as a strategic decision making tool.

Whether you oversee cost report preparation directly or rely on external partners, you will leave this session with a more strategic view of how to use your cost report as an asset. Join us to ensure your organization is not leaving critical dollars on the table and is fully equipped to use the cost report to support long-term financial resilience.

Continuing Education

 CPE Credit: 1.0
Field of Study:Specialized Knowledge
Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based
Prerequisites: None
Program Level: Basic
Advance Preparation: None
Price: No Fee

In order to be awarded the full credits, you must be present for 50 minutes of each credit hour and respond to at least 75% of the polling questions asked during the program. For more information regarding concerns and/or program cancellation policies, please contact Kalyn Harris at events@rubinbrown.com or call 1.888.591.3140. RubinBrown is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
  

Published: 5/1/2026

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Published: 06/16/2026

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