The Department of Labor (DOL) has published a new guide to help employers understand their obligations under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The Employer’s Guide to the Family…
Month: April 2016
Business Associate Agreements Are Essential to HIPAA Compliance
If you’re familiar with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), you may know that covered entities cannot disclose protected health information (PHI) to unauthorized persons.
Discussion About Prescription Drug Coverage Grows With Awareness of Opioids, Contraceptives, Spiking Prices
In the past year, legislators, employers, the media and healthcare consumers have focused on a variety of topics related to prescription drug coverage and use. The opioid epidemic sweeping the…
How Might Merrick Garland Tip Cases at the Supreme Court?
On March 16, President Obama nominated the Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, Merrick Garland, to fill the vacant Supreme Court seat.