AGG Talks: Healthcare Insights Podcast - Episode 8: What Healthcare Companies Need to Know When the Government Comes Knocking
AGG Talks: Healthcare Insights Podcast - Episode 7: National MultiPlan Litigation: A Guide for Healthcare Providers
Defending HIMP-1 Claims in New York
Understanding Pharmacy Benefit Managers: The PBM Landscape Explained
DOJ’s New Self-Disclosure Policy and Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program
AGG Talks: Healthcare Insights Podcast - Episode 4: What to Do When Insurance Companies Deny Behavioral Health Claims
Video: Braidwood v. Becerra – Challenging the Affordable Care Act’s Preventive Services Coverage Provision – Thought Leaders in Health Law
Updates to Statute 1557 that Healthcare Providers Need to Know
The No Surprises Act: A Cost Saving Opportunity for Employer Plan Sponsors
Podcast: Health Equity – Behind the Buzzwords – Diagnosing Health Care
Opting Out of Medicare: When and How to Do It
The Burr Broadcast April 2023 - The Official End of COVID-19 Emergencies
Video: Health Care's Past, Present, and Future - Diagnosing Health Care Podcast
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 117: Chris Severn, Co-Founder & CEO, Turquoise Health
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 115: Dr. Michael Havig, CEO, HealthMe
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 106: Dr. James McElligott, MUSC & Dr. Shawn Stinson, BlueCross BlueShield of SC
PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion - Health Plan Transparency Requirements
Thinking About a Concierge Medical Practice? Assure Compliance with Payor Requirements and the Law
PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion - New Prescription Drug and Health Coverage Reporting Requirements
Video: Getting Ready for the No Surprises Act - Thought Leaders in Health Law
In an April 15 Executive Order, entitled “Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First,” the Trump Administration has called attention to an ERISA disclosure required by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of...more
Among the many Executive Orders issued by President Donald Trump’s administration, Executive Order 14221 (the “Order”) reinforces and expands healthcare price transparency enforcement. This Order builds on Executive Order...more
On February 20, 2025, the ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) announced that its legal counsel submitted a letter to the U.S. Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and Treasury, requesting a stay of...more
A recent audit conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) has uncovered significant challenges encountered by the Employee Benefits Security Administration (“EBSA”) in ensuring compliance...more
On February 25, 2025, President Trump signed “Making America Healthy Again with Clear, Accurate, and Actionable Healthcare Pricing Information,” an Executive Order with the stated purpose of making group health plans and...more
The Department of Labor announced that its Employee Benefits Security Administration has updated its Voluntary Fiduciary Compliance Program, allowing employers more efficient ways to voluntarily correct compliance issues in...more
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (“MHPAEA”) and its implementing rules require group health plans to ensure that financial requirements (e.g., co-pays, deductibles, and coinsurance), quantitative treatment...more
On February 6, 2025, the Trump administration (the Administration) issued an executive order (the Review Order) directing the heads of Federal executive departments and agencies (Agencies) to review all funding the Agencies...more
Even as high-priority issues such as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), immigration, and Ukraine take center stage in the first months of the new presidential administration, many employers are wondering what the next...more
Understanding reporting rules for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is more than a best practice. It’s a legal imperative. If your reports aren’t timely and accurate, you face penalties....more
In the prior article we discussed the reasoning behind creation of a health and welfare committee to oversee administration of the health and welfare plans. In creating a charter, a plan sponsor will need to decide whether to...more
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury, with the Office of Personnel Management (the “Departments”) jointly released FAQs About Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Implementation Part 69...more
Our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group discusses new guidance for group health plans and insurers on complying with federal gag clause prohibitions and No Surprises Act requirements....more
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) generally requires group health plans and health insurance issuers to ensure that financial requirements (such as copays and deductibles), quantitative treatment...more
Although President-elect Trump provided few, if any, specific details surrounding his proposed changes to policies affecting employee benefits during his 2024 presidential campaign, employers and employees should expect a...more
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) mandates that group health plans and health insurance issuers that offer mental health or substance use disorder (MH/SUD) benefits must provide such benefits...more
On November 8, the Departments of Labor and Treasury (the “Departments”) issued guidance extending certain deadlines related to retirement, health, and welfare plans in response to Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Helene, and...more
On September 23, 2024, the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services (together, “Departments”) issued a final rule (“Final Rule”) under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (“MHPAEA”). The...more
Tobacco surcharges have become the focus of class action litigation in recent months. Although corporate wellness programs are commonplace, employers that impose a tobacco surcharge (or other premium discount) in connection...more
In the wake of a federally declared disaster, employees may face issues with their benefit plans. Our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group discusses what plan administrators should know and the agency guidance...more
In September 2024, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (collectively, “the Departments”) released final rules to strengthen the enforcement of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental...more
On September 9th, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Labor, and the Department of the Treasury (collectively, the “Departments”) issued the much anticipated final rule under the Mental Health...more
The long-anticipated final rule under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) was published on September 9, 2024. The MHPAEA prohibits group health plans that provide mental health and substance use...more
Open enrollment is right around the corner (at least for employers that run calendar-year health benefit plans), so many employers will be updating their benefit communication plans. Though not comprehensive, the following is...more
The 2025 open enrollment season for employee benefits is swiftly approaching. With newly released IRS guidance, employers should review the cost of their group health plan(s) to ensure affordability. Companies that rely on...more