Tag: HIPAA
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Compliance Alert: HIPAA Privacy Notice Update Due Feb. 16, 2026
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a final rule that requires covered entities—including many health plans—to update their Notice of Privacy Practices (Privacy Notice). This change enhances privacy protections for highly sensitive Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment records. Why the Update is Necessary The HIPAA Privacy Rule already mandates that…
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Compliance Recap | March 2025
ACA REPORTING Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting for applicable large employers (those with 50 or more employees) was due for the 2024 plan year in March. Reporting to Employees – due March 3, 2025 Form 1095-C: For Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) to report health coverage offered to full-time employees. Form 1095-B: For employers with self-funded…
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Compliance Recap | Aug. 2024
FEDERAL COURT BLOCKS FTC NON-COMPETE BAN NATIONWIDE: IMPORTANT INSIGHTS FOR EMPLOYERS On August 20, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas delivered a crucial ruling, effectively halting the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Rule prohibiting most non-compete agreements. The Rule, which was set to go into effect on September 4, 2024, was…