Feb 7, 2023 | Blog/News, healthcare
The Biden Administration has announced its plan to end the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. Employer-sponsored health plans have been required to comply with certain coverage requirements during the COVID-19 emergency... 
Jan 18, 2023 | Blog/News, healthcare
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and there is no time like this to highlight this vital component of women’s health. Cervical cancer was historically one of the leading causes of cancer death among women nationally. However, over the past 30 years, the... 
Jan 5, 2023 | Benefits, Blog/News, healthcare
On Dec. 23, 2022, the Departments released an FAQ stating that, for the 2020 and 2021 data submissions due by Dec. 27, 2022, they will not take enforcement action with respect to any plan or issuer that uses a good faith, reasonable interpretation of the regulations... 
Oct 28, 2022 | Blog/News, Compliance & Risk Management, healthcare
In 2022, most employers’ health care costs increased. According to recent industry data, current signs are also pointing to significantly higher health care costs in the upcoming year. Employers now face the difficult task of reigning in rising health care costs and... 
Oct 19, 2022 | Blog/News, healthcare
The opioid epidemic in the United States draws attention to the misuse, abuse and theft of opioids and other addictive medications. It is estimated that 2,500 American children abuse a prescription drug for the first time every day. With two billion opioid... 
Oct 16, 2022 | Blog/News, healthcare
The support of friends and family is important as you walk through a cancer diagnosis, but I’ve seen an entirely different value to when a patient gets to speak to someone who’s BEEN in their shoes before. Whether it’s a family member, friend of a friend or someone...