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Departments Release Benefit Summary Rules
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
The IRS, Department of Labor, and Health and Human Services (The Regulatory Agencies) have released proposed regulations on the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (referred to as the SBC by the Regulatory Agencies) requirements contained in the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
The Patient-Centered Medical Home: The Healthcare Delivery Model for the Future?
Monday, August 22, 2011
One result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010 has been a renewed conversation about the broken U.S. healthcare system.
Earthquake Deductibles and Deductible Buy Downs: Do You Know Your Liability in the Event of a Loss?
Friday, August 19, 2011
Earthquake coverage for property assets in high hazard areas is often subject to a percentage deductible rather than a specific flat dollar amount. The deductible will typically range from 2% to 5% based on several factors, including age of the building, type of construction (i.e., frame, masonry or steel), and soil conditions.
Entity-Employed Physicians and Medical Malpractice Coverage Issues
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Physician employment by hospitals and medical facilities continues. The change from independent to employed physician status has been rapid and all indications suggest that the trend will continue.
Data Liability: Challenges Facing Employers
Thursday, August 18, 2011
In a recent article titled Hack Attack published in Time Magazine, the author, Bill Saporito, provides a glimpse into the world of hackers and outlines the motivations of LulzSec, the group responsible for the much-publicized Sony breach.
Have You Outgrown Your Homeowner’s Insurance?
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Several years ago I met with a potential client who had an extraordinarily beautiful Seattle home. As I reviewed the couple’s current insurance policy, I was shocked to discover that the home was insured for $3 million, only half of the $6 million replacement cost.
The Health Reform Individual Mandate is Ruled Unconstitutional – or was it?
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
In the last 45 days, two separate federal appeals courts have come to opposite decisions regarding the constitutionality of the individual mandate contained in the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Preventive Services for Women
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
On August 1, 2011, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) adopted guidelines that will require non-grandfathered health plans to provide women’s preventive services with no cost sharing for participants.
HHS Releases Health Insurance Exchange Regulations
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
On Monday, July 11, 2011, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published two Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM).
Claims Appeals and External Review Requirements Amended
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
On Friday June 24th, The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Department of Labor (DOL) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (the Departments) jointly published an amendment to interim final rules related to the Internal Claims and Appeals and External Review Processes requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).
Privacy by Design: A Key Concern for VCs and Start-Ups
Monday, June 6, 2011
The privacy landscape appears to be shifting toward a model that promotes greater consumer awareness of and control over data. Reflecting its consumer protection mission, the FTC’s Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change issued December 1, 2010 urges companies to adopt a “privacy by design” approach.
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