As a cost-based reimbursed provider, Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) depend heavily on their Medicare cost report to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement for a significant portion of their operations. Yet too often, reimbursement is treated as a year-end exercise—only to result in unwelcome surprises once the cost report is prepared and submitted to the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC). Those surprises don’t just affect final settlement. They can negatively impact your income statement, cash flow, and operational planning throughout the year.
Learn more & registerBehavioral health care is undergoing a revolution in the way it is being offered and paid for in the outpatient setting. The development of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model was developed to improve behavioral health care by developing a unique model combining services and payments into a more comprehensive setting. It was kicked off by the Excellence in Mental Health Care Act in 2014. What started as a CMS Medicaid demonstration program in eight states in 2017, now constitutes over 500 CCBHC’s in 46 states, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico.
Learn moreBy the time November 2025 closed, the U.S. sports betting industry had spent nearly a full year debating its own disruption. Sweepstakes platforms were pushing the edges of legality while scaling quickly. Prediction markets were attracting attention from policymakers, media, and a new class of users who didn’t think of themselves as “bettors.” Daily fantasy sports, once the gateway into regulated wagering, continued to evolve in search of renewed relevance.
Learn moreArtificial Intelligence is no longer a pilot or lab experiment. In many organizations, it is already embedded in customer service workflows, finance operations, HR processes, software development pipelines, and (ironically) security itself. The productivity gains are real, but so is the pressure to move fast. That combination is exactly where risk starts to increase – look no further than the high profile professional services firms getting caught with high value projects citing non-existent references.
Learn moreReducing risk, improving accuracy, and strengthening Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement outcomes
Learn MoreOctober delivered exactly what the sports betting industry expects from one of the most important months of the year: heavy football volume, steady promotional activity, and continued market momentum.
Learn moreRubinBrown was featured in Construction Executive, where Joel Schneider, offered insights into keeping teams connected with modern ERPs.
Learn MoreRunning a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) comes with constant challenges: tight budgets, staffing pressures, and the shift to value-based care.
Learn MoreEach year, the ICD-10-CM code set is updated with code additions, deletions, and revisions.
Learn MoreThe IRS recently provided 2025 transition relief for individuals seeking new qualified tips and overtime tax deductions.
Learn moreThe IRS provided transition relief in Notice 2025-62 for qualified overtime compensation and qualified tips reporting brought about by tax law changes in the bill commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, or OBBBA, enacted in July.
Learn MoreOverall, August 2025 marked a robust month for U.S. sports betting. Solid year-over-year gains in both handle and revenue across most markets, suggesting continued depth and expansion in regulated wagering activity.
Learn moreDespite continued mounting competition from gray and black market operators, the licensed U.S. sports betting industry continues to expand, posting a 10.5% year-over-year handle increase in September.
Learn moreThe IRS has provided 2025 transitional guidance for businesses required to report car loan interest under the bill commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, or OBBBA for short.
Learn MoreThe landscape of behavioral healthcare is evolving, with Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) leading the charge in providing comprehensive, integrated care.
Learn MoreRubinBrown's Healthcare Consulting Services group is pleased to present the second issue of our new newsletter. Tune in to stay up-to-date on industry news, upcoming RubinBrown Healthcare Consulting events, and the latest insights from our team.
Learn moreLearn about ERP sustainability solutions and how they improve resource efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize environmental impact.
Learn moreU.S. nonprofit colleges and universities saw strong financial gains in FY24, but institutional size played a critical role in who benefited and who fell behind.
Learn MoreOn September 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) finalized the 48 CFR rule, formally integrating the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) into the defense contracting process. Starting November 10, 2025, CMMC requirements will be included in solicitations and contracts—making compliance a condition of working on contracts support the DoD.
Learn MoreProposed guidance on the new tips deduction for tax years 2025 through 2028 has been released providing an expansion on definitions and needed clarifications, including a proposed list of potentially eligible occupations.
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