Kelly Simonelli

Navigating Uncertainty: Key Takeaways from LeadingAge Rhode Island’s 2025 Aging Services Policy Conference

LW Consulting, Inc. (LWCI) had the pleasure of attending this year’s LeadingAge Rhode Island Aging Services Policy Conference, which underscored one resounding theme: UNCERTAINTY. As new federal policies unfold, providers across the aging services continuum are preparing for significant shifts—many of which remain undefined. From sweeping federal budget reforms to evolving state-level requirements, the road ahead demands vigilance, flexibility, and collaboration. Federal Policy UpdatesA major topic of discussion was H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful…

LW Consulting, Inc Announces New Partnership with Dr. Andrew Fletcher of Eutologic Consulting

Harrisburg, PA —October, 2025—LW Consulting, Inc. (LWCI) a nationally recognized leader in healthcare and business consulting, is excited to announce their new partnership with Dr. Andrew Fletcher of Eutologic Consulting. Eutologic Consulting was established in 2022 by Dr. Andrew Fletcher, MD, MBA, CPE, CHCQM, FCAP. Dr. Andrew Fletcher is an anatomic and clinical pathologist with 25 years of experience. He specializes in laboratory strategic consulting, operations management, and clinical transformation, with his main focus being…

Understanding the Importance of Medicare Cost Report Accuracy

Medicare cost reports are the backbone of hospital, skilled nursing facility, home health agencies, and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) reimbursements—yet errors can slip through, leading to costly corrections. Audit results released in August 2025 by the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) uncovered exactly that: cost reports settled by Novitas Solutions, Inc. via their desk review process were later reopened due to “obvious errors,” resulting in nearly $9.4 million in corrective…