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Orders to Cut Drug Costs
In an effort to revive an important promise made to the American people prior to his election in 2016, President Trump recently signed 3 […]
Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021
On December 27, 2020, the President signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA). The Act contains several provisions that impact healthcare […]
How Healthy Are We?
According to the 2019 edition of the Bloomberg Healthiest Country Index, the United States ranks 35th among 169 recognized by the World Health Organization. […]
DG Compliance Update: FFCRA Expiration
Earlier this month, Diversified Group notified our clients (access blog here) that the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) leave requirements […]
Regulating Off-Duty Conduct
When you consider that laws governing travel and social distancing vary from state to state, with a couple having no such laws at all, […]
Approving a Vaccine
Guidance recently released by the FDA outlining conditions for approving a Covid-19 vaccine includes a 50 percent benchmark, meaning that any vaccine must be […]
CT PFML Updates and Required Employer Actions
On June 25, 2019, Governor Ned Lamont signed into law Connecticut’s Paid Family and Medical Leave law (CTPFML). Below are some highlights from the new […]
Stay Positive and Stay Well
Researchers at University College London found that ongoing negative thinking can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Nearly 300 people over the age […]
Families First Response Act Expanded Leave Provisions Set to Expire
Barring congressional action to extend the law as the pandemic worsens around the country, the additional paid leave provided for by the Families First […]
PCOR Fee Increases for Health Plans
The IRS announced in Notice 2020-84 that the adjusted applicable amount for the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCOR) fee for […]
No Time for Fun
From fear of travel to feeling its simply not a good time to take time off, surveys show that the number of unused vacation […]
Calling All Glass Vials
What may be in short supply when a safe, effective Coronavirus vaccine is available? The medical glass needed to produce vials to hold the […]
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