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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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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Achievers

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Employee wellbeing is a holistic measure of the physical and emotional welfare of individuals at your workplace. A safe and ergonomic work environment, access to healthcare resources, a healthy work-life balance, and a positive organizational culture are just some of the elements that play a role in employee wellbeing.

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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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Hppy

JULY 4, 2023

However, taking care of employees’ welfare and well-being is a major responsibility, and it goes far beyond ticking boxes and following procedures. In today’s world, this means looking after their physical and mental health and ensuring that the right tools and systems are in place to do so.

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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.

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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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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Inflation is on the rise and so are the prices of everything, from gasoline to housing, with health benefits in the workplace the latest to report worrying numbers. Health benefits for employees are proving to be a huge investment for employers , with total health benefit cost per employee expected to rise 5.4%

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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

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

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

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. In this Health Care Compliance Association article, McDermott Partner Sandra M.

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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 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

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? Read more here. appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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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

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

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

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

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

AUGUST 16, 2023

How is artificial intelligence (AI) shaping the healthcare industry? The post Will Policy, Regulation Issues Stifle AI’s Advances in Healthcare? In this HealthLeaders article, Alya Sulaiman describes an active landscape in which federal agencies and state attorneys general are competing to regulate the technology.

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The Workcomp Writer

JUNE 3, 2022

Quoting Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law , an Ohio appellate court affirmed a decision by the state’s Industrial Commission that had refused to consider various fringe benefits in the form of health and welfare benefits, as well as the employer’s contribution to several pension funds as “wages” or “earnings” under Ohio Rev.

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WEX Inc.

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Watch our one-hour webinar and keep your compliance plan up-to-date with a download of recent health and welfare plan legislative changes. We work in an exciting industry—which means quick changes are the norm, and adaptability is a necessity.

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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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WEX Inc.

JULY 13, 2018

We work in an exciting industry – which means quick changes are the norm, and adaptability is a necessity. Keep your compliance plans up to date with a download of all legislative changes since our last update webinar. We'll cover legislation that's passed in the last six months, what's on the way, and what it means for your organization.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 10, 2023

This can include free health insurance or a company car. With such a big push on employee wellbeing, offering benefits is a great way to ensure that your company is looking after the welfare of its workers, making them more likely to stay with your company. What are flexible benefits?

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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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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 17, 2022

The business offers its staff a range of different health-related leave options , such as a sickness absence initiative that incorporates pregnancy sickness or loss; a sabbatical policy; and time off for transgender and non-binary employees for gender transitioning matters and counselling.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 2, 2023

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 Seeking input from medical professionals and occupational health, and consulting fully with the employee are also good forms of support.

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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.

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