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Department of Labor proposes to rescind 2018 rule that expanded availability of association health plans
The Department of Labor Dec. 19 proposed rescinding a 2018 final rule which modified the definition of “employer” under federal law such that more individuals, including sole proprietors, were eligible to participate in association health plans based on geography or industry.
AHA’s Response to CMS’ RFI; Advanced Explanation of Benefits and Good Faith Estimate for Covered Individuals
The AHA provides comments in response to the CMS' Request for Information regarding advanced explanation of benefits and Good Faith Estimates for covered individuals.
[Special Edition]: Insurers’ “White Bagging” Drug Policy Threatens Patient Safety
Increases in consolidation and alignment between commercial health plans and pharmacy benefit managers have resulted in a series of business practices designed to steer patients to insurer-affiliated pharmacies and away from patients’ longstanding providers to the detriment of patient care.
AHA to FTC Re: Request for Public Comment on the Impact of Pharmacy Benefit Managers’ Practice
The AHA urges the FTC to increase scrutiny on insurer-mandated white bagging policies, as well as the impact of PBM-negotiated rebates and other business practices on the 340B drug discount pricing program and overall drug prices and drug price increases.
AHA files amicus with Chamber and AAMC in retirement plan case
AHA today joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Association of American Medical Colleges in a friend-of-the-court brief asking the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut to dismiss the case.
Amicus Brief: AHA, US Chamber of Commerce and AMC Re: Hospital Retirement Plan Case
AHA, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Association of American Medical Colleges in a friend-of-the-court brief asks the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center violated its fiduciary duties by selecting a retirement plan with excessive fees or poorly performing investments.
Employers Expand Health Benefits During the Pandemic
The recent release of the Kaiser Family Foundation’s annual employer health benefits survey put data behind a number of trends that surfaced during the pandemic. But a deeper look at the trends behind the numbers illustrates why many employees are feeling the pinch of rising health care costs and higher deductibles.
DOL revises Families First Coronavirus Response Act rule expanding paid leave
The Department of Labor released a temporary rule revising regulations implementing certain paid leave provisions through Dec. 31 under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Federal court invalidates definition of ‘health care provider’ in DOL rule expanding paid leave
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled against the Department of Labor regarding its regulations related to certain expanded paid leave authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Student Loan Benefit Options for Today’s Medical Providers
[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR] This webinar will discuss the rising debt levels being carried by today’s medical professions, especially physicians, and how the debt may impact recruitment and retention efforts in both positive and negative ways. The presenter with go over solutions that organizations can leverage to enhance their compensation and benefits package.