March 2021 | SSG Compliance Recap
The employee benefits guidance issued in February 2021 was largely focused on providing relief...
Proposed Rule Amending the HIPAA Privacy Rule
OCR extended the due date for public comments on the proposed rule to May 6, 2021.
The...
Proposed Rule Amending the HIPAA Privacy Rule – Part 2
3/9/2021 Update: OCR extended the due date for public comments on the proposed rule to May 6,...
Benefit Plan Design: Charging Employees Different Premiums
Employers who are designing a health and welfare benefit plan for their employees often wonder...
Understanding EAP Confidentiality
When it comes to Employee Assistance Programs, confidentiality is a concern for both employers and...
What Are Some Pros & Cons of HIPAA?
Congress approved the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to guard...
Implications of the 21st Century Cures Act
On December 13, 2016, former President Obama signed the 21st Century Cures Act into law. The Cures...
HIPAA Phase 2 Audits
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) began a...
