Under normal circumstances healthcare providers operate in an ever-changing, dynamic environment. Relief provided to healthcare providers in response to the pandemic compounds this reality. Despite many unknowns in the midst of the pandemic, here are some key dates for 2021…
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Medicare AAPP Recoupment has Begun
BY&S’s monitoring team is prepared to review and report on the Medicare Accelerated/Advance Payment Program (“MAAPP”) recoupment progress for borrowers in a lender’s portfolio. We offer near real-time updates of amounts recouped through the review of Medicare remittance advices…
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Celebration of Cinco de Mayo and the Retirement of Les Breiland
For Cinco de Mayo, all of our team members gathered for a Happy Hour Zoom call. In addition to celebrating Cinco de Mayo, we also celebrated the retirement of our dear friend and colleague, Les Breiland, who has worked…
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BY&S New Hires Recap!
Even though the pandemic hit in 2020, we are thankful to have added Ian, Mitchell, Lindsey, Eric, Matt D and Matt N to our team! In 2021, we welcome Leanne McCord! See below for a brief summary of each team member…
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Recent Employee Promotions!
We are happy to announce the promotion of Rob Stott, Creighton Howard, Ryan Ormerod and Michael Connor from Field Examiner Staff Level 1 to Field Examiner Staff Level 2. Rob, Creighton and Ryan’s promotions were effective January 2021 and Michael’s…
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Here’s Our Take on What’s Ahead for 2021
Brian Young, Partner – CEO, I anticipate that borrowers will feel more of the financial impact of COVID-19 as we progress into 2021. Many providers will continue to experience lower volumes with higher costs, which will result in the need for…
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COVID-19 Litigation Concerns for Lenders (Blank Rome)
While long-term care facilities have generally been kept afloat over the last year through various stimulus packages and/or lenders willing to…
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Surveys and Updates to Quality Measures to Resume for Nursing Homes
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) suspended the majority of the regulatory surveys performed on Skilled Nursing Facilities, focusing on infection control violations and specific emergency situations…