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HSA Indexing for 2024

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, the IRS released 2024 indexing for health savings accounts (HSAs) and excepted benefit health reimbursement arrangements (EBHRAs). Elevated inflation has once again led to significantly increased limits.

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Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Fees Due By July 31, 2023

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to help patients, clinicians, payers, and the public make informed health decisions by advancing clinical effectiveness research. The Institute is funded by the PCORI fee which is imposed upon carriers and employers with self-funded medical plans (including HRAs).

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Markets in Focus :: Hospitality Q2 2023

In 2023, hotel spending is expected to increase nearly 25% compared to 2022, while currently, 75% of restaurant owners are confident they can sustain their business, having previously been in a state of survival/recovery. Read our latest Markets in Focus Hospitality, to learn more.

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Who Benefits from Release of Retainage Bonds?

Between supply chain issues, labor shortages, cybersecurity threats, and economic uncertainty, contractors today must navigate an increasingly complex business environment.

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Workers’ Compensation National Trends :: 2023 Update

Stay informed on the latest noteworthy cases shaping the workers’ compensation landscape. Read our latest article, Workers’ Compensation National Trends 2023 Update.

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Risk in Focus :: Cannabis Q2 2023

Companies that legally grow, process and sell cannabis products share many of the same business risks with companies engaged in other agricultural commodities and consumer products.

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Markets in Focus :: Education Q2 2023

Administrators, educators and parents have known for the past three years that remote learning at the K-12 level left far too many students behind.

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Keeping Up With Clinical Risk Management:
Navigating Liability Risks When Employees Volunteer at Community Medical Events

Although your organization may face some exposure when your employees volunteer to provide medical care at an event, this can also be a very valuable resource to the community and a rewarding experience for that employee.

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Reminder – Washington’s Upcoming LTC Tax with Deductions Effective July 1, 2023

We have had several inquiries about the status of the Washington Cares Act and the supporting payroll tax. As opposed to many rumors, the program is still active, and the first payroll tax deduction will be July 1, 2023.

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The New Wind Industry: An Emerging Marine Market

If you think wind energy is coming, you’re wrong. Wind energy is already here, and it’s here to stay. The nascent offshore wind industry off the East Coast has that will forever change the marine industry.

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National Emergency and Outbreak Period Ending Sooner

In January of this year, the White House announced that it intended to end the pandemic-related National Emergency and the separate Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023. However, Congress has just passed a resolution that ends the National Emergency immediately, and President Biden has stated he will sign the legislation.

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Markets in Focus :: Cannabis Q1 2023

Efforts to legalize recreational cannabis continued their slow but steady progress across the U.S. in 2022 with approvals in three more states. Maryland and Missouri adopted legalization through statewide ballots, and legislation was approved and signed in Rhode Island.

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