Increased Civil Penalty Amounts for SBC, MSP, HIPAA Violations
HHS adjusts these penalty amounts annually for inflation to maintain their deterrent effect Effective Nov. 15, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has increased the following key penalties affecting group health...
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DOL & HHS Answer FAQs Addressing COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage and Premiums
On Oct. 4, 2021, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury (Departments) issued FAQs addressing rules regarding premium incentives for COVID-19 vaccinations and rapid coverage of preventive services for...
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What the Newest CDC Guidance Says About Schools Reopening
CDC Urges Schools to Fully Reopen in the Fall, Releases New Guidance “[This new guidance is] a recognition that there are real costs to keeping children at home, to keeping them out of school.” –...
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Sexual Discrimination Redefined in New HHS Announcement
HHS Announces New Interpretation of Section 1557 Sex Discrimination On May 10, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a notice announcing that, effective immediately, it will now interpret and enforce the...
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