01.20.22
What Can You Do About Claim Denials?
Among the most essential characteristics of a financially healthy medical practice is claim acceptance and timely payment. In the current volatile economy, it is even more important to ensure that your billing process runs smoothly and that you avoid bumps in the road caused by too many claim denials. Here are some ways to increase […]

12.13.21
Five Financial Strategies To Improve Your Practice’s Profitability
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected many physicians’ practices in 2020 — and even continued into 2021. As medical practices begin to rebound, this is an especially good time to evaluate your financial strategies to determine what is still working and what needs to be improved. Related Read: Proactively Overcoming Industry Challenges Is there room for improvement? […]

11.29.21
The Telehealth Tax Checklist
Your telehealth tax questions, answered Health care practices implementing telehealth often focus their efforts on the marketing, technology, security and logistics of providing health care services to their patients and occasionally overlook tax and state regulatory considerations. The very nature of telehealth, which allows for patient care delivery across state lines, requires a careful analysis […]

11.01.21
Health Care Group Newsletter – Fall 2021
ORBA's Health Care Group Newsletter presents outsourcing ideas for practices to consider to ensure their continued success and provides tips for improving patient satisfaction.

07.22.21
Health Care Group Newsletter – Summer 2021
ORBA's Health Care Group Newsletter provides ways to help improve the telemedicine experience in physician practices. The newsletter also looks at some of the features medical websites should have to ensure effectiveness and notes the importance of using marketing techniques to attract and retain patients.

05.28.21
Health Care Group Newsletter – Spring 2021
ORBA's Health Care Group Newsletter explains the importance of using a professional, accredited appraiser to conduct a practice valuation and discusses the items the practice will need to provide to the appraiser. The newsletter also identifies ways to keep your current patients coming to your practice and how to market to new patients.

06.03.20
What You Need to Know About Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
Join ORBA’s Frank L. Washelesky on Friday, May 29, for a complimentary webinar that will provide clarity on the PPP Loan Forgiveness rules. 

02.15.18
The Impact of Tax Reform on Your Practice
The passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act marks the most significant change to the tax code in 30 years. With the new tax law come sweeping reforms that will impact your business and you personally. Join the experts from ORBA for a seminar discussing: How the new tax law will affect your practice; […]

06.01.16
Today’s Independent Practice: Management Trends & Financial Strategies for Success
Today’s changing healthcare landscape provides both opportunities and challenges for independent medical practices. From enhancing profitability to maintaining successful operations, it’s important to stay on top of the latest trends and financial strategies impacting your business. ORBA and MB Financial Bank invite you to this insightful program, which will cover management trends, economic insight, practice […]

12.06.21
ORBA Announces the Addition of New Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Co-Chairs
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is proud to announce that Akeem Ogunsegun and Patty Ruiz will join Carlo Calma as Co-Chairs of ORBA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. Both Akeem and Patty have dedicated their time and talents to the DEI Committee since it was established in August 2020.

12.03.21
ORBA Named on America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms 2022 List by Forbes
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, has been named on the Forbes list of America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms 2022.

11.23.21
ORBA Ranks Among 2021 Largest Accounting Firms by Crain’s Chicago Business
ORBA, a full-service accounting, tax and business consulting firm, has been ranked as one of the largest accounting firms in Chicago, according to an annual survey published by Crain’s Chicago Business.

01.13.22
1099-MISC vs. 1099-NEC
Last year, the IRS released a new form – Form 1099-NEC. This form is still in use for 2021. While it might not have affected you last year, it may this year. This Client Alert will provide you with some general guidelines and resources to help you determine which form you need to file. It will also address questions that we often receive from clients.

12.28.21
2021 To End Without Senate Action on the Build Back Better Act
As the 2021 legislative calendar comes to a close, so does the prospect of Senate passage of the Build Back Better Act. With a 50-50 Senate, the loss of just one Democratic member is fatal and Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.V.)’s remarks on December 19, 2021, appeared to be the fatal blow.

11.23.21
U.S. House Passes the Build Back Better Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a crucial part of President Biden’s agenda by a vote of 220-213 on November 19. The Build Back Better Act (BBBA) includes numerous provisions related to areas ranging from health care, climate change and immigration to education, social programs, and of course, taxes.

04.08.19
Various Media – ORBA Appoints Chief Financial Officer
ORBA is mentioned in the media for announcing the appointment of Cara Sample, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer of the firm. Reporting media include Yahoo! Finance, Spoke, The Daily Herald, NewsBlaze, Star Tribune and ABC 7. View the official press release.

04.04.19
Various Media – ORBA Ranked Among 2019 ‘Top Firms to Watch’ by Accounting Today
ORBA is mentioned in the media for being ranked among the “Beyond the Top 100: Firms to Watch” list for 2019, as well being listed among the top 20 firms in the Great Lakes Region.

01.10.19
Various Media – ORBA Launches ORBA Wealth Advisors
ORBA was mentioned in the media for its announcement of the launch of ORBA Wealth Advisors, LLC. Reporting media include Wealth Adviser, Verdict, Yahoo! Finance, the Daily Herald and Merril Edge. View the official press release.

12.06.21
ORBA Announces the Addition of New Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Co-Chairs
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is proud to announce that Akeem Ogunsegun and Patty Ruiz will join Carlo Calma as Co-Chairs of ORBA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. Both Akeem and Patty have dedicated their time and talents to the DEI Committee since it was established in August 2020.

12.03.21
ORBA Named on America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms 2022 List by Forbes
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, has been named on the Forbes list of America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms 2022.

11.23.21
ORBA Ranks Among 2021 Largest Accounting Firms by Crain’s Chicago Business
ORBA, a full-service accounting, tax and business consulting firm, has been ranked as one of the largest accounting firms in Chicago, according to an annual survey published by Crain’s Chicago Business.