HHS Distributing Additional $20 billion in Provider Relief Funds

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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)it is delivering a second wave of $20 billion from the Provider Relief Fund to healthcare providers impacted by COVID-19. The general distributionĀ application portalĀ is open for certain healthcare providers to apply for access to these funds. The second distribution of $20 billion announced last week will be based … Read more

CMS Increases Telehealth Payments and Makes ACO Changes

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On April 30th, 2020 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the newest round of regulatory waivers to expand care to Medicare beneficiaries and provide more flexibility to Providers. There are significant changes to Telehealth and the Medicare Shared Savings Program. The new policies will be in effect for the duration of the … Read more

Oregon Corporate Activity Tax Update

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ALERT: The Oregon Department of Revenue is adjusting requirements of businesses making estimated quarterly payments of the Corporate Activity Tax. Beginning immediately, the Oregon Department of Revenue has revised OAR 150-317-1300, dated April 27, 2020, to reflect a change in the threshold for making estimated tax payments from $5,000 of annual tax liability to $10,000 … Read more

CARES Act Relief Funds for Healthcare Providers

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On March 27, 2020, the President signed the bipartisan CARES Act that provides $100 billion in relief funds to hospitals and other healthcare providers on the front lines of the coronavirus response. This funding will be used to support healthcare-related expenses or lost revenue attributable to COVID-19 and to ensure uninsured Americans can get testing … Read more

Healthcare Webinar: Trends & Structures for Physician Compensation

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Registration is now open for “Trends & Structures for Physician Compensation,” scheduled for Friday, May 22nd at 12:00 p.m. PST. In this online presentation, Healthcare CPAs Elliott Tracy & Nicole McOmber will explore strategies and considerations for designing physician compensation plans. We will look at goals, the implications of entity selection, and discuss the tax … Read more

Healthcare Webinar: Employment Law Updates for 2020

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Registration is now open for our first webinar of the year, “Employment Law Updates for 2020,” scheduled for Friday, February 14th at 12:00 p.m. PST. In this online presentation, attorney Dan Olson from Watkinson Laird Rubenstein will share the latest updates in employment legislation. Assessing recent changes to employment law is an important part of … Read more

Save the Date for 2020 Healthcare Webinars

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Mark Your Calendars for our upcoming Healthcare Webinars! This year, we will be presenting some exciting new topics, as well as a few audience favorites brought back by popular demand. Our webinar series is offered as a complimentary resource to all registrants and is presented online for desktop or mobile viewing. Recordings of the webinar … Read more

Healthcare Webinar: Year-End Planning & Strategies

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In this online presentation, Healthcare CPAs Jeremy Prickel and Elliott Tracy examine the ongoing effects of tax reform and IRS guidance as it pertains to Healthcare clinics. Viewers will learn about new opportunities that practices should take advantage of before the end of the year, and strategies to consider for 2020. The Jones & Roth … Read more

Webinar: How to Make Your Practice a Doctor Magnet (VIDEO)

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In this online presentation, Kurt Mosley from national provider recruiting firm Merritt Hawkins provides a state-of-the-union look at the art and science of physician recruiting and retention. The presentation examines statistics of the provider workforce, trends in supply and demand, patient demographics driving the current landscape, incentives/contracts, and successful onboarding and retention. The Jones & … Read more

Jones & Roth Healthcare Team to attend 2019 OMGMA Conference

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The Jones & Roth Healthcare CPAs and Practice Advisors are excited to participate in the OMGMA Fall Conference again this year. The conference brings leading practice managers and additional team members from across the Pacific Northwest to the annual event. The Jones & Roth Healthcare team includes Nicole McOmber, Elliott Tracy, and Brian Newton and … Read more