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Does your health plan’s coverage align with your digital medicine philosophy?

A recent brief on the future of health published by the American Medical Association (AMA) in 2023 found a large discrepancy in the coverages of digital medicine services across the commercial health plan marketplace..

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Retirement Plan Lawsuits Dominate The Headlines

The hottest trend in the 401(K) arena is not an exciting new product, but rather, a worrisome spike 401(K) lawsuits against plan fiduciaries.

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Everybody is Talking About Weight-loss Drugs

When it comes to anti-obesity drugs, employers are facing what feels like an insurmountable challenge.

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Warren Buffett Recognizes the Power of Harmonization

When addressing the now disbanded US healthcare initiative with Amazon, JP Morgan and Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett…

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COVID-19 Public Health Emergency To End on May 11, 2023

Employer Sponsored Health Plan Planning for the end of the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023

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The Human Capital Landmine

Prevent M&A failure due to HR factors through frequent and proactive communication, addressing operational issues and establishing a new unified culture.

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CAA H&W Service Provider Fees

408(b)(2)(B) Disclosure Rules Take Effect for Contracts Signed in 2022.

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Medical Marijuana Research Act

It paves the way for more FDA Approved Marijuana-Based Medications: Impact on Employer Sponsored Healthcare

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Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) Reporting

CAA is a new federal reporting regulation that requires health insurers offering group or individual health coverage and self-funded group health plans.

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Telehealth, is This What the Doctor Ordered?

Telehealth’s best role is to compliment and augment face-to-face care, not replace it.

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Retirement Plan Lawsuits Now Implicating 403(b) Plans

Over the last 10 years, there has been a rise in breach of fiduciary duty lawsuits against 401(k) plans including recent large payouts.

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Maryland Passes Time to Care Act for Paid Leave

If you have employees that reside in Maryland, you should be aware that paid leave legislation has recently been enacted.

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An Update on Coronavirus Policy in 2022

COVID–19 and the respective variants are still infecting individuals, including those that are vaccinated, boosted and have already had COVID-19.

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401(k) Plan Lawsuits Continue to Make Headlines

Since 2015, when employees accused Boeing of mismanagement, there’s been an alarming rise in complaints against 401k plan management.

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COVID-19 And Behavioral Health Indicators

As we enter the tenth month of the pandemic, the socio-emotional impact of COVID-19 on businesses continues to take its toll.

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How Companies are Holding Health Care Costs In Check​

While tackling health care costs, employers will also be dealing with the instability of a slowly recovering economy this year.​

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COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Brings New Opportunities

Employers can now mandate that employees receive the COVID-19 vaccination and can provide incentives to their employees.

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How Engaging Employees ​Benefits Your Business

Companies succeed when employees are rewarded for going above and beyond for customers. We discuss how to bring out your employees’ best efforts.

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Listen to Us Speak on the Challenges Within M&A​

This week, our Chief Executive Officer, David M. Neikrug, discusses robust HR management within any M&A environment across the deal lifecycle.

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Enumerating the Issues with Company Wellness Programs

In today’s business environment, offering a wellness program is becoming more standardized. Here’s what you need to know about offering one.