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Hospital revenue reductions associated with reclassing a patient’s status from inpatient to observation based on medical necessity continue to be a growing concern for hospital providers. Employing new technologies and workflows, and ensuring interdepartmental coordination, are required to minimize revenue risk. At the same time, understanding payer contracting requirements and escalation protocols is essential in

Businesses have endured many unexpected changes and disruptions during the past two years, and the impact on corporate real estate and the workplace has been drastic. As your organization adapts for the future and evaluates the cost of office occupancy, you should take action now by preparing to conduct a 2021 lease audit in the

The healthcare provider revenue cycle consists of several key components, but one that often warrants a critical assessment is cash posting. In some systems, cash posting simply includes insurance and patient receipts. However, in many healthcare systems, cash posting includes other department receipts (e.g., dietary, birthing classes, sports physicals) and a number of balancing and

The global events of the past two years have had a profound impact on real estate, from the disruption to office real estate to the rise of secondary markets. In terms of sectors that have seen positive growth, industrial and multifamily have emerged as clear frontrunners. Multifamily owners and investors have benefited from the shift

Although tax credits as subsidies have been a cornerstone catalyst for advancing many ESG policies and technologies over the last several years, tax is often forgotten or minimized in the process of creating and implementing corporate ESG and value creation strategies. Ignoring the symbiotic relationship between tax and ESG is a losing strategy, given increased

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) play a crucial role in the U.S. health system by providing care to underserved populations. Their task is a difficult one: they must meet strict requirements to retain their classification while traditionally receiving less funding than their private counterparts. In order to keep providing care to the people that need

Debt is an important component of a company’s capital structure since it creates leverage to fund growth without the need to raise capital for every expansion. Although interest rates continue to be historically low, concerns about increasing interest rates have caused many companies to consider refinancing existing indebtedness to “lock-in” current rates. When undertaking or

The real estate industry is transforming. Greater penetration of e-commerce, ongoing supply chain disruptions, changes in consumer spending habits, the desired location of first-time homebuyers, the shift from in-office to remote work and the increased use and reliance on technology are forces converging on the industry and forcing investors and owners to change traditional ways

How the industry can relieve its financial strains, based on insights from 100 healthcare CFOs According to the 2022 BDO Healthcare CFO Outlook Survey, 63% of healthcare organizations are thriving, but 34% are just surviving. And while healthcare CFOs have an optimistic outlook—82% expect to be thriving in one year—they’ll need to make changes this

Business Leaders are Now Part of the Conversation An estimated 48% of the board are involved in cybersecurity strategy discussions, showing the line between business and cybersecurity is blurring. Business leaders are recognizing that they must have an understanding of risk and a working knowledge of their organization’s level of cybersecurity and compliance preparedness. Business