10/26 Application Deadline Approaching for HHS Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund Payments – Should You Apply?

Our office has received many questions from clients wondering if they should apply for the HHS Phase 4 General payment. Based on what we know, the answer is “it depends.” First, consider… Continue On +

Update on HHS Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Process for Physicians and Dentists

Having helped several clients with the reporting of PRF payments that were received in the first round (April 10 – June 30, 2020), we now have a better understanding of the online… Continue On +

Phase 4 General Distribution and ARP Rural payments

Just a reminder that if you qualify, the Department of Health and Human Services begin accepting applications September 29, 2021.   To see if you qualify please CLICK HERE https://www.fluenceportland.com/consulting/new-funding-available-for-health-care-providers-affected-by-the-covid-pandemic  to access the… Continue On +

PPP 2 Forgiveness Application

Your PPP 2 Loan Cover Period is most likely over by now. It is 24-weeks from when you received the initial deposit. The majority of our clients received this at the end… Continue On +

New Funding Available for Health Care Providers Affected by the Covid Pandemic

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced $25.5 billion in new funding for health care providers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.  To read full article CLICK HERE https://www.hrsa.gov/provider-relief/future-payments. $8.5… Continue On +

Washington Mandatory Vaccine Rule for Health Care Workers

Effective October 18, 2021, health care workers and staff working in a health care setting must present documentation that they are fully vaccinated or that they are entitled to an exemption.  Acceptable… Continue On +

Oregon Mandatory Vaccine Rule for Health Care Workers

Effective October 18, 2021, health care workers and staff working in a health care setting must present documentation that they are fully vaccinated or that they are entitled to an exemption.  A… Continue On +

Expressing Appreciation Strengthens Teamwork and Performance

“If you don’t show appreciation to those that deserve it, they will learn to stop doing the things you appreciate.” When dental teams feel appreciated, they are far more invested in providing… Continue On +

Three Proven Ways to Increase Treatment Acceptance

When dentists and teams go to great lengths to explain treatment, and then patients fail to schedule, it can leave everyone wondering what else is needed. The answer is that most practices… Continue On +

Unclaimed Property

What is unclaimed property, you might ask?  With some exceptions, unclaimed property includes items your practice has in its possession that it is not entitled to.  The two most common types of… Continue On +

PPP 2 Forgiveness Application

Banks are currently opening the forgiveness application portal for anyone who received the PPP 2 Loan. At this point, we recommend the following: You wait until your covered period is over to… Continue On +

Advance Child Tax Credit Payments

The IRS has begun depositing the 2021 Advance Child Tax Credit funds into taxpayers’ bank accounts which has resulted in some confusion. Below are some FAQ’s about the expanded child tax credit payment.… Continue On +