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Understanding EAP Confidentiality | Ohio Benefit Advisors

When it comes to Employee Assistance Programs, confidentiality is a concern for both employers and employees. As an employer, it is helpful to understand the terms and processes your EAP uses to keep information confidential and ensure that your employees and your workplace are safe. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules apply … Continued

Court Orders the EEOC to Reconsider Its Wellness Program Rules | Ohio Benefit Advisors

On August 22, 2017, in AARP v EEOC, a federal court found that regulations allowing employers to offer large incentives under workplace wellness programs were arbitrary. The court did not vacate (nullify) the rules due to concerns about disrupting employers’ existing programs. Instead the court has ordered the responsible agency, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission … Continued

What Are Some Pros & Cons of HIPAA? | Ohio Benefit Advisors

Congress approved the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to guard the privacy of personal medical information, and to give individuals the right to keep their health insurance coverage for pre-existing conditions in place even if they change jobs. The law has done this, providing important safeguards for patients. But it has also increased … Continued

HIPAA Phase 1 Audits | Ohio Benefit Advisors

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) established national standards to secure and protect the privacy of health information. The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) requires the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to conduct audits of covered entities and business associates in … Continued

Deadline To Update HIPAA Materials Is September 23, 2013

Now is the time to make the necessary change to your HIPAA Privacy and Security compliance materials. How to comply!

HIPAA Privacy – New Obligations Are Coming

Make sure you’re up to speed with HIPAA’s final rules and compliant before Sept. 23, 2013.

Regulation Roundup: The Hits Keep On Coming

The federal government continues to pump out benefits related guidance. Stay informed!

Significant Changes for Health Care Providers, Health Plans, and Their Business Associates and Subcontractors in Final HIPAA Privacy Regulations

Covered entities and business associates are required to comply by September 23, 2013.

HIPAA Watch

A recent federal action may signal an uptick in HIPAA enforcement, according to the law firm Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP.

Employer Compliance Alert: The HIPAA Police are Here

Meeting employee needs is a challenge but meeting the government’s is critical.

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