HIPAA regulations

After the advocacy group that represents older Americans challenged the EEOC’s wellness regulations, employers must take a hard look at how they want to proceed with their programs.

Despite uncertainty over reform efforts in Washington, employers need to prepare for next year now.

Rules put in place by the EEOC, HIPAA, GINA and ADA on funding and incentivizing have proved to be labyrinthine for wellness consultants and employers.

An increase in audits and associated fines serve as a good reminder for employers to revisit training often to ensure compliance.

An increase in audits and associated fines serve as a good reminder for employers to revisit training often to ensure compliance.

With President Trump focused on healthcare reform and the DOL stepping up audits, advisers and employers should monitor plans closely.

With President Trump focused on healthcare reform and the DOL stepping up audits, advisers and employers should monitor plans closely.

The Office for Civil Rights will begin investigating breaches or protected health information that affect less than 500 individuals, says attorney Sheryl Feutz-Harter.

The new wave of HHS-run desk audits plans to focus on financial organizations and is expected to cover breach notification and the security rule’s risk analysis and risk management requirements, says attorney Becky Williams.

The new wave of HHS-run desk audits plans to focus on financial organizations and is expected to cover breach notification and the security rule’s risk analysis and risk management requirements, says attorney Becky Williams.