SSG Insights | Week of July 15, 2022
Strategies for Avoiding Litigation Over COBRA Notices
Employers are seeing an increase in lawsuits from former employees alleging deficient Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) election notices. This article discusses strategies to help an organization avoid litigation over COBRA notices.
New HIPAA Privacy Guidance for Reproductive Health Care
Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion, the Department of Health and Human Services issued new HIPAA guidance on health care providers’ obligation to protect the privacy of reproductive health care information. The new guidance also addresses the extent to which an individual’s private medical information is protected on personal cellphones and tablets. This Compliance Advisor summarizes the new guidance.
Get By With a Little Help From Your Friends: "Tend and Befriend“
Most people are familiar with the fight-or-flight response to stress – when adrenaline surges and you either prepare for battle or run for safety. The fight-or-flight reaction at work can push people away and cause lasting damage to important relationships.
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