New Funds Available – CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Expanded to Include More Dentists

As of July 10, 2020, the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) released a new Provider Relief Fund for Providers. We have been supplied with General Information and Frequently Asked… Continue On +

Important PPP Loan Forgiveness Guidance Released

On June 22nd, additional guidance was released for the PPP loan program. The new guidance provides important information about owner and self-employed compensation as it relates to loan forgiveness along with exemptions… Continue On +

Families First Coronavirus Response Act:

Now that offices are starting to open, we wanted to provide additional guidance on the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).  In a prior blog, we referenced employers with under 50 employees… Continue On +

EIDL Repayment Update

Fluence previously sent a blog about the EIDL Loan and some potential problems it might have for your and your business. https://www.fluenceportland.com/consulting/the-eidl-may-not-be-a-good-loan-for-the-practice If you have determined that you do not want to… Continue On +

Important PPP Loan Update

We are excited to announce that on Wednesday, June 3rd, the Senate passed a bill allowing more flexibility with the PPP loan program.  The House passed the same bill last week, and… Continue On +

Update on Attestation Deadline for HHS Stimulus Money for Physicians/Medical Practices

On May 22, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an additional 45 day extension for providers who received payments from the Provider Relief Fund to accept the… Continue On +

The EIDL May Not Be a Good Loan for the Practice

We are glad to hear that the SBA has been busy notifying loan applications that their Economic Injury Relief and Disaster Loan (EIDL) has been approved.  The question many of you have… Continue On +

If you are looking for PPE, Please see below email blast that was just sent out by Green Sail Transitions

PPE ORDERS AVAILABLE   Green Sail Transitions         Good morning, The PPE small order site is now available. You will find the link below. This e-commerce add-on to Handshake’s… Continue On +

SBA Application Process Has Been Defined

As promised the SBA has released the final calculation and application for the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) 7(a) Loan. This morning banks are doing their best to be ready for processing, but… Continue On +

New Federal Emergency Family and Medical Leave & Emergency Paid Sick Leave

On March 18, 2020, a new law was passed for workers impacted by COVID-19.  The law is called Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and it goes into effect in 15 days.  All… Continue On +

What You Need to Know When the COVID-19 Crisis Impacts Your Practice

We understand the concerns you have for the health of your family, team members, patients, and community with the COVID-19 crisis.  We also understand your worries about how a slowdown or shutdown… Continue On +

Hire the Right Fit Instead of Hiring to Fill a Position

There is a significant difference between hiring the right fit for your practice and hiring to fill a position.  Joe Kraus, CEO of Lime, summed it up well when he said, “The… Continue On +