AAFCPAs to Lead Medicare and Medicaid Cost Report Trainings in MA and RI Providing Coveted Guidance

AAFCPAs’ Matt Hutt, CPA, CGMA and Courtney McFarland, CPA, MSA, in collaboration with the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers (The League) and the Rhode Island Health Center Association (RIHCA), will again present Medicare and Medicaid Cost Report Training sessions for MA and RI community health centers.

Medicare and Medicaid Cost Report Training, for Members of the RIHCA

Matthew Hutt, CPA and Courtney McFarland CPA
When: September 28th | 9:00am – 1:00pm
Where:
Thundermist Health Center | West Warwick, RI
Matt and Courtney will provide guidance and best practices in preparation of the Medicaid Cost Report, and the newly revised Medicare Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Cost Report.
AAFCPAs’ interactive workshop will provide: 

  • Quote: "Very knowledgeable presenters" - Past AttendeeGuidance and best practices in preparation of the Medicaid Cost Report, including: maximizing cost per visit in alignment with cost report instructions, and a breakdown of the key factors of rate determination.
  • An overview of the changes in the Medicare Cost Report, including: expanded revenue and visit statistics, determination and calculation of FTE, settlement amounts and calculations of allowable costs in relation to the G Code charges. This is the second year Medicare has required the revised report.
  • A detailed walkthrough of each schedule in the cost reports, and recommendations on maximizing staff time and system reporting during preparation.

Medicare FQHC Cost Report Training, for Members of the League

When: September 29th | 9:30am – 11:30am
Where:
DoubleTree Conference Center | Westborough, MA
Matt and Courtney will provide guidance and best practices in preparation of the newly revised Medicare FQHC Cost Report.
AAFCPAs’ interactive workshop will provide:

  • An overview of the changes in the Medicare Cost Report, including: expanded revenue and visit statistics, determination and calculation of FTE, settlement amounts and calculations of allowable costs in relation to the G Code charges. This is the second year Medicare has required the revised report.
  • A detailed walkthrough of each schedule in the cost report, and recommendations on maximizing staff time and system reporting during preparation.

AAFCPAs has been an educational resource to The League for over 30 years; additionally, this is the second cost report training presented in collaboration with the RIHCA. AAFCPAs is committed to providing insight, and keeping our clients up-to-date on regulatory updates, industry news, and best operational practices.

About the Authors

Courtney McFarland
Courtney is an audit partner in the firm’s Healthcare Practice with over 15 years of assurance experience and a comprehensive understanding of the nuances of the healthcare industry. She delivers a full range of solutions solving the challenges that AAFCPAs’ healthcare clients face, including: audits in accordance with Uniform Guidance/Single Audit and Government Auditing Standards, 340B pharmacy program requirements, best practices for reconciliation & analysis of statistical and programmatic data, tracking and monitoring risk-based contracts, maximizing reimbursements, and guidance on healthcare reform. Courtney is a member of AAFCPAs’ Revenue Recognition Task Force, dedicated to helping the firm and clients understand best practices for an efficient and effective implementation of the robust new framework.
Matthew Hutt CPA
Matt leads AAFCPAs’ Healthcare Division, providing assurance, tax and advisory solutions for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), behavioral health providers, home care agencies and hospices, nursing homes, and senior care living centers. Matt advises healthcare providers on consolidation and coordination of care, including the integration of behavioral health into the primary care delivery system. He also provides consulting solutions for providers transitioning to new value-based reimbursement models, and data driven patient care, including: developing business process and controls for collecting and advantaging data to provide analysis on: provider activity, delivery of care, and analysis of efficiency & cost effectiveness. Matt is also highly-sought after for his knowledge on issues related to affordable housing developers with requirements related to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, MassHousing, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Historical Tax Credits and New Markets Tax Credits.