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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
AUGUST 24, 2023
What is the current state of digital health? Where will artificial intelligence (AI) see the most growth and adoption in healthcare? And what are the key AI issues most relevant to healthcare providers? Access […] The post Digital Health and the Direction of AI in Healthcare appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
DECEMBER 13, 2022
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Employee Benefits
MARCH 10, 2023
Retention rates are at a low, with 65% of employees thinking that they can find a better position elsewhere. A great way to improve retention rates is through offering great employee benefits. Benefits, including fringe benefits and flexible benefits, provide an employee an extra reason to stay within a company.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
JULY 2, 2024
To adapt to the evolving healthcare landscape, health systems are seeking to identify alternatives to their traditional hospital-centric models and shift towards patient-centered care delivery.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
What are the major risks and rewards of artificial intelligence’s healthcare transformation? In this AHLA podcast episode, Alya Sulaiman offers insight into how healthcare organizations should manage AI governance and examines related legislative and regulatory issues. Access episode.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
What are some of the major health policy topics on Congress’s plate this year? In this report, our McDermott+Consulting team looks at some of the most popular topics, including physician payment reforms, site-neutral policies, rural healthcare and Medicaid regulations. Access the report.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
JUNE 18, 2024
In a recent article in Managed Healthcare Executive, Peter Wehrwein examines the trend of self-funding of group health benefits by smaller employers who used to depend mainly or entirely on fully insured programs.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The US Department of Health and Human Services and the US Department of Justice recently published new proposed rules that update and create various requirements under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. What are some of the biggest changes? Read more here.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
MAY 1, 2024
9, which establishes that the Office of the Indiana Attorney General must receive prior written notice of certain transactions involving Indiana healthcare entities. On March 13, 2024, Indiana enacted Senate Bill No.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
APRIL 24, 2024
This chart displays health-related regulations that may be issued this year, organized by federal agency and date of potential release. Access the […] The post 2024 Chart of Healthcare Regulations appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Numerous states—including Alaska, Wisconsin, Ohio and Oregon—have been busy finalizing rulemaking and legislation advancing hybrid healthcare models, modernizing licensure infrastructures and incentivizing telehealth. The post States Move to Standardize Healthcare Licensing Requirements appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
MARCH 31, 2022
The post OSHA Reaffirms Arrival of Permanent Healthcare Industry COVID-19 Standard appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Discrimination on the basis of disability has contributed to significant disparities in healthcare and child welfare.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 5, 2022
How can healthcare executives navigate the growing antitrust scrutiny of healthcare mergers, and what are some of the key issues facing executives in the current regulatory environment? The post Growing Antitrust Scrutiny of Healthcare Mergers: What Healthcare Executives Need to Know appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
MAY 17, 2022
The US Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury recently released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the implementation of certain reporting provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
JULY 24, 2023
The bipartisan healthcare legislation on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and healthcare transparency is moving through both the House and Senate. The House Education and the Workforce Committee held a markup of a bipartisan healthcare package of four bills.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
JANUARY 6, 2022
On November 8, 2021, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued an update to the Health Care Fraud Self-Disclosure Protocol (SDP). The post Update to Fraud Self-Disclosure Rules for Regulated Healthcare Entities appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Nevertheless, in this article published by the Health Care Compliance Association, McDermott Partner Sandra DiVarco said that the Supreme Court’s decision wasn’t a surprise. The post Saga and Legal Challenges Continue Despite Vaccine Requirement for Healthcare Workers appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
MARCH 9, 2022
The continuation of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) and consumer demand for digitally delivered healthcare not only necessitated the shift from in-person to virtual care, but also continued to drive interest, adoption, investment and transactions in digital health in 2021.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
MAY 26, 2022
Between March 9, 2022, and June 9, 2022, the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will “expand its presence” in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities that treat COVID-19 patients and that were previously cited or issued Hazard Alert Letters for alleged COVID-19 violations.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
DECEMBER 16, 2021
While the fate of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) November 5 vaccination mandate rests in the hands of the federal courts, experts say the potential loss of healthcare employees outweighs any of the mandate’s benefits. DiVarco called the situation “bonkers.”
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
JUNE 28, 2022
As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare fraud enforcement remains a top priority for the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and other government agencies with enforcement authority. The post Healthcare Enforcement in the Post-Pandemic Era appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
JANUARY 11, 2024
How can the independent sector and choice make a dent in reversing the increasingly high number of United Kingdom healthcare patients waiting for treatment? The post UK Healthcare Waiting Lists: Will Choice Make a Difference? appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. Read more here.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
JANUARY 25, 2023
What is the primary force that will act on healthcare in 2023? And how does the public feel about healthcare provider organizations today? What topics, trends and opportunities are hot this year? In this special report produced by Jarrad Inc., McDermott Partner Kerrin B.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
AUGUST 30, 2023
In May 2023, the Florida Legislature amended the Florida Electronic Health Records Exchange Act to add a provision regarding the security and storage of patient information. To ensure compliance, Florida healthcare providers should review where their electronic patient information is physically maintained. Read more here.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
In the 118th Congress, the US House of Representatives is keenly interested in healthcare price transparency. Three House committees—Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce—each approved legislation that would advance price transparency objectives.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
JUNE 21, 2023
US lawmakers recently advanced a broad healthcare bill during a US House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee markup. In this Health Policy Breakroom podcast episode, McDermott+Consulting’s Debra Curtis and Rodney Whitlock break down the markup and address extenders, PBMs, site-neutral policies and the timing of this bill.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
AUGUST 16, 2023
How is artificial intelligence (AI) shaping the healthcare industry? The post Will Policy, Regulation Issues Stifle AI’s Advances in Healthcare? appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. Access the article.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
MAY 11, 2022
The petition calls for review of ERIC’s legal challenge to the City of Seattle’s hotel healthcare “play or pay” […]. The post ERIC Petitions US Supreme Court on Seattle Healthcare Case appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
JANUARY 26, 2022
Throughout the latest COVID-19 wave, some healthcare employers have relaxed safety measures to bring COVID-positive employees back to work. Kagan noted many healthcare […]. Kagan noted many healthcare […]. The post As Some Healthcare Employees Work While Sick, Could Other Industries Follow Suit?
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Although digital health solutions have long been a key area of strategic growth for the healthcare industry, the COVID-19 crisis accelerated what it means to deliver safe and effective digitally-based care. The post The “New” Digital Healthcare Delivery System appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The post CMS Downshifts on Expectations for Covered Healthcare Provider Staff COVID-19 Vaccination appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. Read more here.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
MARCH 28, 2024
On January 11, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published its new final rule governing federal healthcare conscience protection statutes.
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Corporate Synergies
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Consider the regionality of employee benefits—participants’ equal access to quality healthcare no matter where they live and work—for a balanced plan design. Likewise, the regionality of employee benefits comes into play when it comes to healthcare access and value. As Seen In. Analyze your network.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
JULY 19, 2023
What are the opportunities and challenges of digital health wellness programs? Raaii discussed a wide range of issues, including accessibility to employees, navigating the health plan regulatory landscape, budgetary constraints and the reality of rising healthcare costs. In a recent discussion, McDermott Partners Scott A.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
AUGUST 9, 2022
Effective January 1, 2022, the No Surprises Act protects healthcare consumers from surprise medical billing under certain circumstances. The post No Surprises Act to Prevent Millions of Surprise Bills appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. These companies reported receiving […].
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
The uncertainty around the termination of state public health emergencies is leading to the growth of healthcare companies with physical and virtual presences. The post VIDEO: Telehealth Laws in Flux as Pandemic Precautions End appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
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Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Employers should talk to employee with dementia about what they need rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach. To get a comprehensive view of what they would benefit from, it is a good idea to involve their GP, says Kayleigh Frost, head of clinical at Health Assured. “As
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
DECEMBER 28, 2022
On December 23, 2022, US Congress approved a year-end omnibus legislative package, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (CAA 2023), which consists of all 12 fiscal year 2023 appropriations bills and numerous other provisions, including health policy changes.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
APRIL 19, 2023
As part of our State Law Privacy Video Series, McDermott described how these laws will affect health data and healthcare entities — […] The post Telehealth Tend to Watch: Increased Focus on Privacy and Security appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
This document serves as a tool to track key congressional positions, as well as potential and pending changes that are relevant to health policy on Capitol Hill. It covers US House of Representatives and US Senate leadership and membership of the healthcare committees of jurisdiction.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
JULY 20, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in significant changes to the healthcare industry, specifically the transition from a fee-for-service model to a value-based care model, and digital health has proved to be a driver of value-based care models. In this Westlaw Today article, McDermott Partners Marshall E. Jackson, Jr. Jackson, Jr.
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Corporate Synergies
JUNE 4, 2019
What kind of health and welfare benefits attract and retain employees? With unemployment at a 50-year low, health and welfare benefits have become a big differentiator for employers, which means they need to be competitive to attract and retain employees. As Seen In.
Benefit Resource Inc.
AUGUST 2, 2023
While the immediate cost-saving benefits may seem tempting, slashing employee benefits can have detrimental long-term effects on the workforce and the organization. The Importance of Benefits in the Big Picture Employee benefits play a crucial role in shaping the overall well-being and success of an organization.
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