There is a lot of scary stuff happening right now. Many are struggling to maintain good mental health in light of the coronavirus pandemic. For some, the mental strain is exacerbated by the fact that so many are practicing social distancing. So how can you maintain or strengthen your mental health in the midst of…
Social distancing measures imposed in response to the Coronavirus pandemic mean that many teams have suddenly found themselves working virtually for the first time. It is fortunate that modern technology makes this a feasible reality. However, it is still uncharted territory for many. While there are many advantages to virtual workforces, this arrangement also comes…
Taxpayers should beware of calls and emails from scammers contacting them about the stimulus payments as a result of the newly passed CARES Act. The IRS has already noticed a great deal of new phishing schemes against taxpayers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Taxpayers should be careful about falling for these these schemes, as it…
In just a short amount of time, COVID-19 has had an immense impact on the global economy, as well as business operations around the world. How companies stay resilient and can adapt in the face of COVID-19’s impact, will be a topic of discussion for many business leaders as new information continues to surface. Along…
To our valued clients, While we provide an essential service under the Governor’s order and will continue to provide assistance to you, we feel it is appropriate to reduce our office team to a minimally essential, on-site team. For this reason, our office will be closed to visitors to support social distancing. While our physical office…
On March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic, with numerous countries—including China, the Czech Republic, Hong Kong, Italy, Slovakia and the U.S.—announcing travel restrictions and public distancing measures. For healthcare providers in the United States—already facing financial distress—the anticipated domestic escalation of the coronavirus outbreak could have direct and…
To our valued clients, At BGBC, the health and safety of our employees and our clients is of paramount importance. For this reason, we are taking specific precautions to protect our staff and visitors during the current outbreak of Coronavirus. With confirmed cases reported in the geographic areas surrounding our client and employee locations, we…
By Ellyn Bess, Kim Flett, and Beth Garner When employees hear that their company offers a Health Savings Account (HSA), many fail to make the connection to how these tax-advantaged accounts for qualified medical expenses can help them prepare for a successful retirement. But with healthcare being one of the biggest expenses people face in retirement, HSAs can…
By Elizabeth Koelker, BS, MHA, FACHE While 2019 brought many changes to the landscape of cancer care, 2020 promises even greater disruption to business as usual. For cancer administrators and healthcare leaders, two eternal truths remain, as lifespans and the aging population continue to grow: Clinicians are diagnosing more people with cancer than ever before The cost…
By Dan Harris and Demetrios Frangiskatos Blockchain vs. DLT Though they are often used interchangeably in common parlance, blockchain and digital ledger technology (DLT) are not synonymous. Blockchain is just one form of DLT, just like Ethereum is one of many blockchain platforms. Blockchain is distinguished from other types of DLT by the way data…