Basic HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules

What are some basics that I need to know about the HIPAA privacy and security rules? Our clients are frequently asked if they are HIPAA compliant. Other than clinics and doctor’s offices, few of them are aware of even the basics. This brief article describes some key provisions of a very broad law. The Health [...]

By |2018-03-22T19:21:39+00:00September 22nd, 2013|Health Insurance, HIPPA|Comments Off on Basic HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules

New Rules for Health Insurance Waiting Periods Effective Jan 1, 2014

New Rules for Waiting Periods in 2014 An employer with a policy that requires a waiting period before an employee is eligible for health insurance coverage should review it to ensure they are compliant heading into 2014. Proposed rules implementing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act would prohibit employers from imposing waiting periods of [...]

By |2015-11-25T17:08:42+00:00September 4th, 2013|Affordable Care Act, Business, Health Insurance, HR, Legislative Updates, Small Business|Comments Off on New Rules for Health Insurance Waiting Periods Effective Jan 1, 2014