ABC vs. Segmented P&L: Same Concept, Different Reputation
Activity-Based Costing (ABC) and segmented Profit & Loss (P&L) statements are two approaches to cost allocation and profitability analysis that share the same core principles but carry starkly different reputations. ABC is often criticized as complex and outdated, while segmented P&L is praised as modern and actionable. This blog post explores why these two methods […]
Billing and Payment Lag in ABA
The Hidden Distortion of Financial Reality Why what looks like strong revenue may be quietly holding your practice back. On paper, your practice is thriving. Authorizations are up. Billed revenue is strong. Your clinical team is growing. Yet, month after month, the cash account tells a different story. Cash is tighter than it should be, […]
TP Minds Conference Recap: Key Insights from Fort Lauderdale
Uncertainty management emerged as the central theme at this year’s TP Minds conference. Discussions highlighted the evolving transfer pricing environment while reinforcing the enduring relevance of core principles. The arm’s length standard continues to be the most widely accepted and understood approach, even as other methods gain attention. Rapid changes driven by tariffs and bilateral […]
Elevating Your Clinical Dashboard
Clinical dashboards are everywhere in ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis/Autism) organizations, but organizations still struggle to get simple answers. The main culprit is that most dashboards prioritize making the data visually appealing and have neglected the real purpose of providing insightful information; thus, diminishing the value of clinical reporting as a leadership tool. There are graphs […]
Eliminate 5 Financial Blind Spots Hurting Your ABA Business
Running an ABA organization is a constant trade-off between clinical quality, staff retention, family satisfaction, compliance, and growth. When referrals are strong and clinicians are busy, it’s tempting to assume the business is financially sound. That assumption is often a wrong and expensive mistake! Many ABA organizations don’t discover financial problems until margins erode, cash […]
PlaidCloud Joins athenahealth’s Marketplace Program to Empower Healthcare Organizations with Rapid, Insightful Analytics
Pittsburgh, PA – Nov. 13, 2025 – PlaidCloud, a leading cloud-based Enterprise Profitability provider, today announced an agreement with athenahealth, Inc. through the company’s award-winning athenahealth® Marketplace program. Now available to athenahealth’s growing network of healthcare providers, the newly integrated platform enables healthcare organizations to elevate patient care, enhance operational visibility, and improve financial performance […]
PlaidCloud’s CentralReach Solution Helps ABA Organizations Elevate their Level of Care and Improve Operational Efficiency
Better Care Through Better Data PlaidCloud provides CentralReach customers with immediate access to executive dashboards, delivering actionable insights across clinical operations, financial management, claims analysis, schedule optimization, and operational performance. Our solution transforms complex data into clear answers that help providers make informed decisions about patient care and practice management. Fast, Affordable, and Scalable Rapid […]
Using Bill of Materials (BOM) Cost Forecasting to Drive Profitability
Watch the recent PACE Hosted Webinar “Using Bill of Materials (BOM) Cost Forecasting to Drive Profitability”, featuring Michael Rea, PlaidCloud co-founder, recorded Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 11 AM EST. The session focused on improving financial performance by applying real-time data integration and analytics to BOM cost forecasting to identify key cost drivers and enhance […]
How to Improve Cost Transparency with Activity-Based Costing (ABC)
In today’s competitive business environment, understanding the true cost of products, services, and customers is critical for informed decision-making and sustained profitability. However, traditional cost accounting methods often obscure cost drivers, leading to inaccurate pricing, misallocated resources, and missed opportunities. Activity-Based Costing (ABC) offers a powerful solution by providing granular insights into cost structures, enabling […]
Is AI Ready for Enterprise Profitability Analysis? The 2025 Revolution
AI turbocharges profits There is a lot of hype around the power of AI and how it can help every aspect of the world today. Of interest, Artificial Intelligence was a key topic at the the World Economic Forum (WEF), where it was stated: “AI can turbocharge profits, with some estimates projecting a $17 trillion […]