Week of January 10, 2025 | SSG Insights

Creating Meaningful Connections in the New Year

Loneliness has become a growing issue in America, with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy describing it as an epidemic. And this isn’t just a personal struggle—it can affect your health, happiness, and sense of purpose. But you have the power to build stronger connections and create meaningful relationships as the new year begins.

Newly Passed Legislation Modifies ACA Reporting Requirements

On Dec. 23, 2024, President Joe Biden signed two bills into law that will streamline the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) reporting requirements under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 or 6056.

HHS Proposes Changes to HIPAA Security Rule to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Electronic PHI

On Dec. 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a proposed rule that would modify the HIPAA Security Rule to strengthen cybersecurity protections for electronic protected health information (ePHI).

Ensuring Your Health Plan is Ready for a Department of Labor Audit Webinar

Attend this month's webinar to learn what triggers a DOL audit and how to prepare.