Sep 16, 2024 CMS Proposes Protocols for Enhanced Oversight of Medicare Part C Utilization Management Requirements By Kelli Howe In 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) leveraged its existing oversight channels1 to assess plans’ compliance with...
Sep 04, 2024 Navigating the New Digital Currency Guidelines in Hawaii: Opportunities for Fintech Innovation By Jesus Torres Trish Lagodzinski The recent issuance of guidance regarding digital currency activities in Hawaii marks a significant milestone for Fintech companies and...
Aug 28, 2024 Banking on Buds: The Complex Interplay Between Cannabis and Commerce By Kay Toscano In the ever-evolving landscape of American policy, the story of cannabis legalization unfolds as a testament to societal change and the...
Aug 28, 2024 Restaurant Sector Update: Challenging Operating Conditions Persist in CQ2-2024 By Ankura OCFO The restaurant sector experienced a significant contraction during CQ2-2024, declining 6.85% and materially underperforming compared to...
Aug 27, 2024 The Significance of Audit and Monitoring in a Compliance Programme By Jean-Michel Ferat Ankura expert Jean-Michel Ferat authored The Guide to Compliance - Third Edition ‘The Significance of Audit and Monitoring in a...
Aug 21, 2024 Global Bites: Crafting Success in International Restaurant Expansion [Part 2] By Ankura OCFO Part II: What Good Looks Like We are excited to announce the release of Part 2 in our three-part series on the international expansion of...
Aug 21, 2024 Parcel Delivery Spotlight: To SurePost or Not to SurePost — Decision Time for Parcel Shippers (…and Same Goes for FedEx Ground Economy) By David Tait Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki Between volatile demand, increasing pressure from consumers for efficient service levels, and a growing competitive environment, the U.S....
Aug 14, 2024 CFPB Funding Stands After Recent Supreme Court Ruling By Jake Hines In its final decision of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services Association of America, LTD. (the Case),...
Aug 07, 2024 Navigating the Financial Future By Austin Briggs As we embark on 2024, the financial sector braces for a year steeped in complexity and challenge. The persistence of high inflation,...
Jul 31, 2024 July Happenings and Darden’s ‘Texas-Sized’ Acquisition By Ankura OCFO This month, the restaurant industry is buzzing with major news: Sonic has permanently launched a $1.99 value menu, Elite Restaurant Group...
Jul 25, 2024 Ankura Monthly Economic Indicators Overview [July 2024] By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki The U.S. economy showed mixed performance in July 2024. Despite easing port congestion and stable food prices, consumer sentiment fell 8%...
Jul 23, 2024 IPAK: Integrated Process Alignment Kit By Ankura OCFO Process excellence has been extensively discussed, and there are numerous theories and approaches available that try to maximize...