On September 30, 2021, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and Treasury issued an additional interim final rule that detailed further requirements related to surprise billing. … Continued
On May 5, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a second Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) for 2022. The first final 2022 NBPP was … Continued
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), which was signed on December 27, 2020, included modifications to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA). The modifications enhance … Continued
On October 29, 2020, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, along with the Treasury Department issued the final rule regarding health care transparency requirements for group health plans … Continued
On September 24, President Trump issued an executive order pertaining to his national health care plan, the America First Health Care Plan. The executive order primarily focuses on individuals with … Continued
On July 10, 2020, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury issued a proposed rule, which would provide flexibility to grandfathered group health plans … Continued
In a prior News Brief, “Final Rule on Hospital Price Transparency Released,” on November 15, 2019 the Trump administration issued a final rule on hospital pricing transparency. This final rule … Continued
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a bulletin to remind covered entities and their business associates that the HIPAA Privacy Rule’s protections still apply during a … Continued
On January 31, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published its proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2021. This proposed rule provides additional guidance pertaining … Continued
On January 17, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published the final rule to increase the civil penalties for violations of all laws enforced by HHS, including … Continued