Effective Communication in Workers’ Compensation Claims - Effective communication is crucial in managing workers’ compensation claims. It requires engagement with several parties, namely employees, supervisors, medical...

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Employers Should Start Preparing for 2025 RxDC Reporting - Group health plans and health insurance issuers must annually submit detailed information on prescription drug and health care spending to the Centers for...

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Mental Health Parity: New Comparative Analyses Requirements - On Sept. 9, 2024, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (Departments) released a final rule to strengthen the requirements of...

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Increased Civil Penalty Amounts for SBC, MSP, HIPAA Violations - On Aug. 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule increasing key penalties affecting group health plans. HHS...

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Federal Courts Block Enforcement of Certain Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Provisions - On April 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) issued a final rule under...

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5 Things to Consider When Selecting a Health Plan Changing health plans is a major decision for any employer, regardless of size. Not only is health insurance a costly commitment, it also impacts recruitment...

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