BKD LLP has announced it is combining with Thomas Healthcare Consulting, which helps post-acute care clients deal with Medicare, Medicaid and other reimbursement issues. The merger will be effective October 1, giving the BKD Indianapolis office 270 personnel, including 25 partners. Indianapolis, Ind. -- Theodore D. Dickman, regional managing partner of BKD, LLP's East Region, announces Thomas Healthcare Consulting is combining with BKD effectice October 1, 2008.Thomas Healthcare Consulting brings to the transaction eight client service personnel, including Robert Thomas, the founding partner of Thomas Healthcare Consulting. The BKD Indianapolis office will now host 270 personnel, including 25 partners. “Combining with this well-established firm means adding significant resources to our organization’s growing healthcare practice,” said Dickman. “Thomas Healthcare is Indiana’s leading provider of cost reimbursement services to the long-term care industry – a great match for BKD. Like fitting puzzle pieces together, it’s a good combination that enhances our experience and capabilities to provide unmatched client service in our marketplace.” In operation since 1989, Thomas Healthcare Consulting has been involved in post-acute care, helping clients deal with all types of Medicare, Medicaid and other reimbursement issues. The staff of Thomas Healthcare Consulting offers more than 80 years of long-term care experience. “Combining with BKD’s strength in the healthcare industry will provide our practice area with a broader base from which to serve our existing clients, develop our people and grow our practice further,” said Thomas. “The business environment has grown increasingly complex and we need to continue to provide our clients access to specialized expertise. Being associated with the premier regional CPA and advisory firm in the Midwest allows us to provide significant new resources to our clients.” Source: www.insideindianabusiness.comAbout BKDBKD, LLP (www.bkd.com) is the CPA and advisory firm of choice for growing companies and high net-worth individuals. As one of the 10 largest such firms in the country, we help clients go beyond their numbers by applying our technical expertise, unmatched client service and disciplined delivery of solutions to their management and financial needs. BKD’s approximately 2,000 personnel, including approximately 250 partners, are based in 30 offices within 12 states in the central United States. Praxity, AISBL, a global alliance of independent firms, enhances BKD’s ability to serve the dynamic needs of multinational clients. PraxityTM is your gateway to tax, assurance and consulting services delivered by alliance firms committed to the highest standards required in international business. Source: BKD, LLP