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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPAC), also known as Obamacare, is a United States federal statute passed in March of 2010. The Act creates a nationwide insurance system and provides federal... more +
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPAC), also known as Obamacare, is a United States federal statute passed in March of 2010. The Act creates a nationwide insurance system and provides federal subsidies to reduce the number of uninsured citizens. less -
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OIG June 2018 Work Plan Update

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The OIG added eight new items to its Work Plan in the June 2018 update. Among the items addressed are contingency planning for information technology systems, denials and appeals in Medicare Part D, review of certain home...more

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California Employer Compliance 2017

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There have been significant changes to state and federal laws in 2016 affecting employers of all sizes and in many industries. We'd like to help our clients stay apprised of some of the more critical changes by reminding all...more

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2017 Labor & Employment Laws: New Year, New Government, New Challenges

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On January 1, 2017, employers across the nation will face a host of new or amended federal, state, and/or local labor and employment requirements. At the same time, there is uncertainty as to how the Trump Administration and...more

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Employment Law - March 2016

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Failure to WARN Alleged in Complaint Against Yahoo - Why it matters - In a novel lawsuit, a former employee of Yahoo claims that the company manipulated its performance-review rating system in order to dodge both...more

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Most States Delayed in Implementing Long-Term Care Background Check Program, OIG Finds

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The Office of Inspector General’s (OIG’s) recent report found significant delays in states’ implementation of a background check program for long-term care employees. Because the interplay between Ban the Box laws and...more

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The Value of Background Checks – A Legally Compliant Screening Program

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The Affordable Care Act provides grants to states to implement background check programs for prospective long-term-care employees in settings such as nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospices....more

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The Employment Law Authority - July/August 2015

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A federal appellate court recently reinstated a lawsuit brought by a dining services employee who claimed that she was sexually harassed by a male coworker. According to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, a reasonable jury...more

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15 For ’15: Employment And Labor Resolutions For The New Year

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While the year is still young, here are 15 New Year’s resolutions that employers may want to make: 1. Make sure your “independent contractors” are really independent contractors. ”Independent contractors” are under...more

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Caught Between Laws: Challenges for Health Care Providers in Using Criminal History Information in Employment Decisions

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In an effort to increase protection for vulnerable patient populations, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) creates incentives for states to strengthen the employment background check programs available to long-term care providers....more

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Fingerprinting Policy Implementation - Risk to Enrollment Status?

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In March 2011, when CMS published regulations to implement the Medicare enrollment screening provisions of the Affordable Care Act, the requirement for background fingerprint screening was put on hold. In a recent Special...more

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Be Aware of the New Fingerprint-Based Background Check Requirement for Certain Medicare Suppliers and Providers

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The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") recently posted on its website an article indicating that, as part of enhanced screening provisions in the Affordable Care Act, it will phase in a new fingerprint-based...more

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Employment Law Checkup 2014

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Each year usually starts with a lot of resolutions and good intentions that fall by the wayside, mostly for lack of a plan. One resolution of all employers should be to update their policies and practices to comply with the...more

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