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The ACA 1557 Final Regulations: Plans and Plan Sponsors as Covered Entities

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In a recent On the Subject (available here), we reported on the impact of the final rule (final rule) interpreting Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on self-funded group health plans that contract with licensed...more

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HIPAA Privacy Rules Get a Post-Dobbs Refresh on Reproductive Health Care

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Employers will soon see the national debate about abortion popping up in some unexpected places: the HIPAA privacy policies and procedures and notices of privacy practices they use for their health benefit plans....more

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Privacy, HIPAA, Security and GDPR – COVID-19 Considerations

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PRIVACY, HIPAA, SECURITY AND GDPR - The introduction and spread of COVID-19 to communities across the globe has created numerous privacy and security compliance questions and challenges. Below, we address several frequently...more

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It’s HIP(AA) to be square… making sure you are HIPAA compliant

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) was created for one specific reason – evolution of technology. Today, health care providers are using online clinical applications and electronic health...more

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What All Employers Need to Know About Protecting Employee Health Information

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Employers obtain employee health information in a number of ways—most commonly, in relation to a work-related injury or when an employee requests medical leave or a disability accommodation. Most employers understand that...more

Sullivan & Worcester

Employment and Benefits Advisory: 2017 Reminders and Developments

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New Relief for Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements - As mentioned in prior advisories, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Treasury have taken the position that employers cannot reimburse...more

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Business Associates of HIPAA Covered Entities Beware!

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If your organization is a business associate of a HIPAA covered entity (such as a health care provider or employee health benefit plan), you should know that the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Civil Rights...more

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Transportation Benefits Coming to D.C. Employees in 2016

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In July 2014, the Council of the District of Columbia adopted and the then-mayor signed the Sustainable DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2014, DC Law 20-385. The Act, among other things, brought about regulations and rules...more

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Is Your Health Plan HIPAA Compliant?

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Data breaches with respect to medical information are on the rise, given that such information is generally more valuable on the black market than stolen credit card data. The 2015 breach of healthcare company Anthem, Inc.,...more

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Ready For HITECH Changes On September 23, 2013? Find Out With This Compliance Checklist For Employer-Sponsored Health Plans

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The final regulations implementing the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act were issued in January and compliance is required by September 23, 2013. The final regulations require covered...more

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