Viewpoints - Healthcare The Bonadio Group is a leading audit and advisory firm and one of the most successful CPA firms serving healthcare entities in New York State who receive substantial funding from Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurers. We serve hospitals, health systems, long-term care facilities, clinics, physician practices, and many other types of healthcare providers and provider groups.

We are pleased to offer the following thought leadership pieces.
 The Bonadio Group is a leading audit and advisory firm and one of the most successful CPA firms serving healthcare entities in New York State who receive substantial funding from Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurers. We serve hospitals, health systems, long-term care facilities, clinics, physician practices, and many other types of healthcare providers and provider groups.

We are pleased to offer the following thought leadership pieces.
 The Bonadio Group http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/categories/view/8 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:37:48 +0000 en-us Copyright 2008 The Bonadio Group Rx for Physician Practice Compliance Programs A few years ago, New York State established the Office of Medicaid Inspector General to deal with fraud and abuse in the Medicaid program. Now, physician practices of all sizes must develop and implement a compliance plan in order to stay out of trouble. Nedra Keller, a consultant with our Healthcare Regulatory Compliance Team talks about what your compliance plan needs to cover, and how to develop a plan with minimal time and expense. Nedra Keller Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/62-rss.mp3 Establishing a Foundation Corporation Gerry Archibald, CPA, and Partner in charge of our MAS healthcare team, is with us again to discuss the ins and out of foundation corporations. He’s had a significant amount of experience helping tax exempts go this route. Gerald Archibald Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/60-rss.mp3 Attract and Retain Top Executive Talent Through Effective Deferred Compensation Planning Paul Henry, a Principal in our tax group is going to address a very important issue – how to properly structure a plan to attract and retain executive talent with deferred compensation. Paul Henry Tue, 1 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/56-rss.mp3 Board Communication Is The Key To Non-Profit Success Jerry Archibald, one of The Bonadio Group’s experts in the field of not for profit and tax-exempt accounting and consulting, makes the point that a non-profit organization’s success and its achievement of its mission and vision can be directly attributed to the effectiveness of board and management communications. Gerald Archibald Mon, 3 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/53-rss.mp3 The Difference Between an Ordinary CPA and a Trusted Advisor Tom Bonadio, Managing Partner of the Bonadio Group, is going to discuss the need for a bond between you and your CPA, built around trust. Tom Bonadio Fri, 1 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/52-rss.mp3 Tax-Exempt Update Mario Urso, a partner in our Rochester office and team leader of our not for profit/tax-exempt practice, has five new mini-podcasts for your listening pleasure, that complement Bonadio’s recent, quarterly newsletter for tax exempt organizations. Mario Urso Wed, 2 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/51-rss.mp3 A Holiday Cornucopia of Ideas Jerry Archibald is back with us again for his annual, year-end wrap up of great ideas and insights for our not for profit clients and friends. This year’s cornucopia presents 10 areas to help you close the gap between limited revenue potential and inflationary increases in operating costs. Gerald Archibald Wed, 2 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/50-rss.mp3 The Top 10 Issues for Employee Benefit Plan Audits Denise Gueli, from our Buffalo office, is one of our firm’s resident experts in the world of benefit plan audits, and in this Viewpoint, she’s going to discuss the top ten list of red flags that will trigger a highly undesirable IRS audit of your benefit plan. Denise Gueli Sun, 2 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/44-rss.mp3 Grabbing the Medicaid Tiger by the Tail Jerry summarizes and discusses State initiatives, with a particular focus upon specific requirements for Medicaid provider compliance with The Federal Deficit Reduction Act and Office of the Medicaid Inspector General Legislation. Gerald Archibald Mon, 8 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/38-rss.mp3 Overview of New Auditing Standards Kristen Clark, CPA, and our Partner in Charge of Quality Control, will present an overview of the changes you’ll experience in your next audit, as well as the consequences of those changes in terms of costs and time. Kristen Clark Wed, 5 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/36-rss.mp3 Eliminate the Barriers to Visibility and Watch Your Profits Soar Companies are being prevented from reaching their full potential because they create barriers when it comes to the ways that business information is stored, accessed and used. Kent is going to discuss the five biggest barriers and what companies can do to overcome them. Kent Godwin Fri, 3 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/34-rss.mp3 Employees Confront Critical Health Care Assessments Partner, Jerry Archibald, discuss consumer driven health plans – the latest attempt at effecting meaningful change in the healthcare cost delivery structure. Gerald Archibald Mon, 2 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/33-rss.mp3 Age of Accountability Requires Board Vigilance Partner Jerry Archibald, one of the nation’s foremost experts in non-profit governance, discusses how to improve effectiveness by strengthening your not-for-profit’s board of directors. Jerry is going to present 10 basic responsibilities of non-profit boards, from developing mission statements and planning, to fundraising, and more. Gerald Archibald Fri, 1 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/27-rss.mp3 When Two Become One Tom Bonadio, Managing Partner of our firm, will talk about mergers and acquisitions. Here’s a surprising statistic - it’s been said that between 60% and 80% of all acquisitions fail to meet pre-acquisition goals and objectives! The integration of two companies is a huge undertaking that will disrupt both businesses. In this edition of Viewpoints, Tom is going to discuss how to minimize disruptions, so you can maximize your vision for a merged company. Tom Bonadio Fri, 1 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/29-rss.mp3 Chances You'll Be Audited and What To Do If You Are Bruce Zicari, CPA, and Partner in Charge of our Small Business Advisory Group will be discussing the chances that you will be audited, and what to do if you are. Bruce Zicari Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/20-rss.mp3 Internal Controls Not Just for Public Companies Don Eichenauer, CPA and partner in charge of Bonadio's Enterprise Risk Management Team discussing internal controls; they're not just for large public companies! Don Eichenauer Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/23-rss.mp3 10 Things Employers Should Do With Their 401(k) Plans Denise Gueli, CPA and a Partner in our Buffalo office is one of our firm's resident experts in benefit plan auditing. Today, she's going to discuss Ten Things Employers Should Do With Their 401(k) Plan to Stay Out of Trouble with the United States Department of Labor. Denise Gueli Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/25-rss.mp3 The Rise of the Mega Regional Accounting Firm Founder and managing partner, Tom Bonadio, CPA discusses accounting industry changes that have lead to the creation of mega-regional accounting firms, and the benefits of mega-regionals for clients and staff. Tom Bonadio Mon, 2 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/14-rss.mp3 Downside of Technology ? Desktop Publishing Crimes Tracy Moran, CPA, CFE, Principal, discusses fraud in the form of desktop publishing crimes and offers suggestions for improving computer security. Tracy Moran Mon, 2 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/15-rss.mp3 Manageable Document Retention Plans Carl Cadregari, BS, ISACA, SANS, ACFE, and Consultant in our Management Advisory Services department discusses document retention strategies and best practices for document retention. Carl Cadregari Mon, 2 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/12-rss.mp3 Best Practices for Productive Non-Profit Boards Gerald Archibald, CPA, Partner in Charge of the Management Advisory Services Division offers observations, insights and strategies for Non-profit/tax exempt boards and their members on how to "step up" their accountability and governance practices. Gerald Archibald Mon, 2 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/19-rss.mp3 Non-Profits Face Challenges on Many Fronts Gerald Archibald, CPA, and Partner in Charge of the Management Advisory Services Division discusses ten critical factors, from operational cost issues to regulatory compliance (and more) that non-profit organizations need to address in their strategic planning process. Gerald Archibald Mon, 2 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/11-rss.mp3