The health care reform law requires HHS to establish uniform standards for health plans that use electronic funds transfers (EFTs) to pay providers.
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HHS Adopts Standards for EFTs and Remittance Advice
Posted January 27th, 2012 by TachaPTO Survey Results
Posted January 27th, 2012 by TachaView the results of the 2011 Paid Time Off Survey, including paid vacation time, sick time, personal days and PTO, offered in late 2011.
Consumer Operated and Orientated Plan Program
Posted December 22nd, 2011 by TachaThe health care reform law created the Consumer Operated and Orientated Plan (CO-OP) program, which provides federal loans to encourage the development of consumer-directed, private, nonprofit heal
HHS Announces End of Early Retiree Reinsurance Program
Posted December 15th, 2011 by TachaThe ERRP is a temporary program designed to help employers pay for health care coverage for early retirees and their families.
News From Anthem on Sutter Health Negotiations
Posted December 7th, 2011 by TachaNews from Anthem on frequently asked questions about Sutter Health medical groups, hospitals, and an index of alternate hospitals.
Final Regulations Issued on Medical Loss Ratio
Posted December 7th, 2011 by TachaOn Dec. 2, 2011, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced final regulations on the medical loss ratio (MLR) requirements under the health care reform law.
HHS Launches HIPAA Audit Program
Posted November 22nd, 2011 by TachaThe HITECH Act requires HHS to provide for periodic audits to ensure compliance with federal privacy and security standards.
Delayed Compliance Date for Summary of Benefits and Coverage
Posted November 22nd, 2011 by TachaThe health care reform law requires health plans and issuers to provide a summary of benefits and coverage (SBC) to applicants and enrollees. On Nov.
Implementation of CLASS Act Suspended
Posted October 27th, 2011 by TachaThe Department of Health and Human Services has suspended implementation of the CLASS Program. This health care reform Legislative Brief outlines the Program and its status.
IRS to Host W-2 Reporting Webinar
Posted October 19th, 2011 by TachaThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has scheduled a free webinar for employers, tax professionals, small businesses and other affected parties about the new requirement to report employer-provided h