Monthly Archives: November 2011

Merger Mania Series – Phase 1: Due Diligence

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By: John Pellitteri, CPA, Partner-In-Charge Heath Care Services It is November 2011. Summer is over, school has begun, and merger activity …

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Cinch Overseas Deals

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By: Robert J. Brewer, CPA, Partner, Architecture & Engineering Practice Leader Going abroad on business translates into a quagmire of …

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Unlock Potential Funds

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By: David M. Rottkamp, CPA, Partner, Not-for-Profit Practice Leader For any non-profit organization, the key to fundraising is getting your …

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Happy Thanksgiving from Grassi & Co.!

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Deadline for 5010 Compliance Extended to March 31, 2012

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Office of E-Health Standards and Services (OESS) announced today that it will be …

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Offshore Relationships: Improving Quality Assurance

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In the ever-expanding global economy, nothing about suppliers or distributors can betaken for granted. As illustrated by the numerous high-profile …

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October 2013 Deadline for ICD-10 Conversion

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The issue of ICD-10 conversion is extremely important and will affect all providers of healthcare services.  Make sure you read …

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Senate Votes to Repel 3% Withholding Law

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On November 10th, the Senate voted 95-0 to repel the 3% withholding law that was to go into place in …

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Grassi and Co.’s Managing Partner Lou Grassi Elected Vice Chair of Moore Stephens North America.  Click here for the full …

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Take Advantage of Extended Tax Deduction

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By: Anne M. Dunne, RN-BC,  MBA, MSCN, Director of Healthcare Consulting Until the end of 2011, businesses can write off up to …

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Grassi & Co. Welcomes New Audit Partner Phillip Laycock, CPA

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Grassi & Co. is proud to announce that Phillip Laycock, CPA, formerly of Blackman Kallick, has joined the firm as …

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Audit Principal Carl Oliveri Now a Certified Fraud Examiner

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Grassi & Co. is very proud to announce that Carl Oliveri, CPA, MBA, has recently completed his Certified Fraud Examiner …

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Imaging Cuts in 2012 Medicare Final Rule Unfounded and Potentially Dangerous

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This issue is extremely important and affects radiologists and imaging facilities who are performing Ultrasound, CT and MRI services in …

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What Is Cloud Computing?

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By: Paul Mink, Technology Consultant I receive a continual barrage of inquiries about “The Cloud”.  Where and what is it?  …

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Best Practices For General Contractors

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By: Greg Pulitano, Cpa, Director Of Consulting Services   In order to ensure that actual results are in line with …

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Change Made to the Billing Provider Address for 5010

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From National Government Services, Inc., Corporate Communications:   A change has been made to the Billing Provider Address for 5010. The Billing …

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A Statement from U.S Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius

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On the need to fix the Sustainable Growth Rate issue upon release of the final Medicare physician fee schedule rule …

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Get ADI Accredited Now – Time is Running Out

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As a reminder, beginning Sunday, January 1, 2012, suppliers who furnish the technical component of advanced diagnostic imaging (ADI) must …

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Update – Important Information on Registration for the EHR Incentive Programs

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This is an updated version of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) registration-related Listserv message sent by Centers for Medicare & …

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