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Is Direct-to-Employer Contracting Right for Your Organization?
Monday, November 15, 2021
Direct-to-employer contracting is a healthcare delivery system where an employer and local healthcare provider partner directly for covered services, creating value for all involved parties.
IRS Announces 2022 Health FSA & Qualified Transportation Limits
Thursday, November 11, 2021
In Revenue Procedure 2021-45, the IRS sets forth a variety of 2022 adjusted tax limits. Among other things, the notice indicates that employee contribution limits toward health flexible spending arrangements (FSAs) and qualified transportation fringe benefits will increase slightly for 2022.
OSHA Releases Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
Friday, November 5, 2021
On November 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its highly anticipated emergency temporary standard (ETS) requiring businesses with at least 100 employees to mandate that their employees get vaccinated against the coronavirus or wear a mask and test for COVID-19 on at least a weekly basis.
Breaking Down Cybersecurity Measures
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
In response to the increase in cyber attacks, cyber insurance carriers have reacted in several ways, most commonly by requiring companies to implement multi-factor authentication and strict call-back verification procedures to provide cyber coverage. There is a good reason for these requirements – they are extremely effective when implemented correctly.
HHS Issues FAQ Regarding Vaccines and HIPAA Privacy
Monday, November 1, 2021
On September 30, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a set of frequently asked questions (“the FAQ”) addressing common issues and misconceptions related to employee vaccines and HIPAA privacy requirements (“the Privacy Rule”).
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