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Revised State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019 Hospital Inpatient Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Payments
The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) has communicated the process of the revised SFY 2019 hospital inpatient UPL payments. Payments and intergovernmental transfer amounts were provided with the notice and will be posted at [...]
SFY 2020 Indigent Care Trust Fund Final Payments
The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) has communicated to providers that DCH is preparing to make final payments for the State Fiscal Year 2020 Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program. Gross payments, intergovernmental transfer amounts, [...]
S-10 Documentation Extension
In light of the current pandemic, additional guidance was given to MACs regarding S-10 yesterday. The deadline for receipt of S-10 documentation has been extended until MAY 15, 2020 for all providers. (See attached file: [...]
Medicare Uncompensated Care Data – Worksheet S-10 Audits
Medicare Uncompensated Care Data – Worksheet S-10 Audits CMS has instructed Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to audit cost report data included on Worksheet S-10 for cost reporting periods beginning October 1, 2017, through September 30, [...]
Coronavirus COVID-19 Update
To our clients and friends: Draffin Tucker continues to take steps to implement social distancing and other recommended best practices as outlined by the CDC, Department of Public Health and other similar agencies in [...]
Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
To our clients and friends: As many of you are receiving multiple communications on the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we wanted to take this opportunity to reach out and let you know how Draffin Tucker is addressing [...]
Draffin Tucker Welcomes New Partner
ALBANY, GA – Draffin & Tucker, LLP is pleased to welcome Rebecca McKinley, CPA, as a new partner to the firm, effective January 1, 2020. Rebecca joined Draffin Tucker in 2004 as a staff accountant [...]
Proposed Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulations
The proposed Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulations (MFAR) could result in severe Medicaid cuts to both hospitals and other providers in states that heavily rely on IGTs and provider taxes to finance the state share of [...]
340B Coalition Winter Conference with Matt Atkins
We hope to see you at the 340B Coalition Winter Conference, February 10-12 in San Diego! Draffin Tucker’s 340BACE, Matthew Atkins, will be speaking in two sessions: “Audit Findings Update and Improving Compliance” (2/10) and [...]
Parking Tax Repealed
The “Parking Tax” imposed under I.R.C. Section 512(a)(7) upon enactment of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has now been retroactively repealed under the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act signed into law [...]
State Fiscal Year 2020 Indigent Care Trust Fund (ICTF) Interim Payments
The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) has communicated to providers in a memorandum dated November 21, 2019 that DCH is preparing to make interim payments for the State Fiscal Year 2020 Disproportionate Share Hospital [...]
State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019 Hospital UPL Payments
The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) has communicated the process of the SFY 2019 Upper Payment Limit (UPL) hospital payments. Payments and intergovernmental transfer amounts were provided with the notice and will be posted [...]
Medicare-Medicaid Crossover Bad Debt Accounting Classification
Effective for cost reporting periods beginning on or after October 1, 2019, Medicare-Medicaid crossover claims must be charged to an expense account for uncollectible accounts to include on the cost report as a Medicare bad [...]
Jeremy Wilson on Financial Wellness Checks for Your Business
Partner Jeremy Wilson talks about how they can help provide a mid-year financial wellness check for your business. http://ceonews-video.s3.amazonaws.com/video/video-files/MetroAtlantaCEO-07-30-19-02-Wilson.mp4
Hurricane Michael: Georgia Timber Tax Credit
Draffin Tucker’s Tyler Rose recently wrote an article explaining this tax credit and how pecan growers can benefit. Background In November 2018, the Georgia General Assembly passed House Bill 4EX during a special session. This [...]
New Documentation Requirements for Filing Medicare Cost Reports
New Documentation Requirements for Filing Medicare Cost Reports The following documentation must be submitted with the Medicare cost report for cost reporting periods beginning on or after October 1, 2018. Submissions that do not include [...]
FY 2021 Wage Index Reviews – Documentation Requests
FY 2021 Wage Index Reviews – Documentation Requests Palmetto GBA has recently sent emails to every hospital requesting FY 2021 wage index support be submitted for review. The submission deadline (September 3, 2019) for this [...]
HFMA Annual Conference Recap with Matt Atkins
Draffin Tucker’s Matt Atkins was a featured speaker at the HFMA Annual Conference, held June 23-26 in Orlando Florida. During his session, those in attendance learned about the increasing scrutiny and pressure on all fronts [...]
FASB Issues Proposal to Delay Effective Dates to Provide Relief for Certain Entities
FASB Issues Proposal to Delay Effective Dates to Provide Relief for Certain Entities The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued a proposed Accounting Standards Update that would grant private companies and certain not-for-profit organizations additional [...]
Entity-owned Retail Pharmacies and the 340B Program
Many 340B covered entities utilize entity-owned retail pharmacies to assist patients in accessing affordable medications. While there are many considerations to be considered in the operation of a retail pharmacy, one thing is very clear: If [...]
Low Volume Hospital Adjustments for FFY 2020
Low Volume Hospital Payment Adjustments for FFY 2020 The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 modified the qualifying criteria for the low volume hospital payment adjustment for fiscal years 2019 through 2022. Under the modified criteria, [...]
Draffin Tucker Expands Outsourced Accounting Department With Newly Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor
Draffin & Tucker, LLP has provided accounting services to individuals, small businesses, corporations and non-profits for over 60 years and is progressing within the industry with its expansion of their Outsourced Accounting Department. With [...]
Draffin Tucker Announces New July 2019 Promotions
Draffin Tucker is pleased to announce the recent promotions of the following firm professionals effective July 1, 2019. In the firm’s Albany office: Merrit Garnto promoted to Manager in the firm’s Commercial practice. Merrit works [...]
Miles Espy on How to Maximize Tax Deductions for Business Vehicles
Partner, Miles Espy gives details on current tax breaks associated with the acquisition of business vehicles. http://albanyceo.com/video/2019/07/miles-espy-how-maximize-tax-deductions-business-vehicles/ http://ceonews-video.s3.amazonaws.com/video/video-files/AlbanyCEO-06-17-19-01-Espy.mp4
Not-for-Profit Goodwill and Intangible Amortization
Not-for-Profit Goodwill and Intangible Amortization The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) recently issued new accounting guidance which allows all not-for-profit (NFP) entities to elect a simplified goodwill and intangibles accounting alternative. Under the new guidance [...]