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Medical Practice Settles $100,000 for Potential HIPAA Breach
To settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Steven A. Porter, M.D., P.C., (the Practice) has agreed to pay $100,000 to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human
IRS Permits COVID-19 Testing & Treatment with Low-to-No Deductible to Support Public Health
To promote access to testing & treatment for public health & safety, and to alleviate worry for those covered by High Deductible Health Plans ("HDHPs") who may not yet have met minimum deductible amounts, the IRS will permit HDHPs to
ACA Challenge Will Be Heard by SCOTUS in 2020
To mark the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”)’s 10 year-anniversary, the Supreme Court of the United States (the “Supreme Court” or “SCOTUS”) has agreed to hear the case challenging its constitutionality. Back in December 2019, the United States Court of Appeals
Health & Welfare Plans: First Quarter Reminders
The helter-skelter of the holiday season is over & Spring is just around the corner! In the world of health & welfare benefits, let's remember the first quarter often brings new regulations & updated forms.* CHIPRA Notice: The Children's Health