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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued new guidance which clarifies existing requirements related to opioid use and employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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President Trump’s latest executive order is aimed at improving telemedicine and health care access for those who live in rural areas. Telehealth benefits are also expanded for...

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Pierre Guilfoile, NIS' Director of Health Plan Analytics, gives his take on the renewal and market expectations for the insured and self-insured market for 2020 and 2021.

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The IRS recently announced that the contribution percentages used to determine affordability for an employer’s health plan under the Affordable Care Act will increase. For plan years...

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A district judge ruled in favor of President Trump’s final rule which requires hospitals to disclose their negotiated prices starting January 1, 2021.

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The Affordable Care Act imposes a fee on health insurance issuers and self-insured plan sponsors in order to fund comparative effectiveness research. These fees are called PCORI fees...

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The CARES Act was made into law in late March, providing federal funding to address the COVID-19 crisis. In addition to providing direct financial assistance to Americans, it also...

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With the number of COVID-19 cases rising, our hospitals and healthcare facilities are overwhelmed with phone calls and in-person visits. One option your health plan may provide is...

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One low-cost way that employers are enhancing their benefit packages is by offering worksite benefits. Worksite benefits can help supplement your employees' core health benefits by...

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With cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) on the rise, employers and employees alike should take precautions when it comes to a possible outbreak.