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Subrogating Fully-Insured ERISA and Non-ERISA …

WEBTwo Types of ERISA Plans. Two types of ERISA plans exist, the “self-funded” or “self-insured” plan and the “fully-insured” or “unfunded” plan. If a plan is “self-funded, …

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Emergency Patients: Obligation to Treat and Effective …

WEBEMTALA imposes the obligation to provide for examination and treatment for emergency medical conditions and women in labor. The first requirement is that of …

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Managed Care Contracts

WEBMany contracts require that the provider be responsible to verify the subscriber's status and obtain approval for treatment. The provider should have the right …

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Medicare/Medicaid Condition of Participation Regarding …

WEBOn Friday, July 2, 1999, the Health Care Financing Administration ("HCFA") published a rule introducing a new Patients' Rights Condition of Participation ("COP") …

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Understanding Patient Restraints: a Hospital's Decision to …

WEBA hospital's decision to use restraints on patients is a difficult one, involving complex issues which can pose significant risks to a hospital. A hospital may be sued for …

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The HIPAA Hook: Medical Flexible Spending Accounts …

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The Health Insurance Reform Act of 1996

WEBThe Health Insurance Reform Act of 1996 ("Act"), which went into effect July 1, 1997, contains sweeping revisions of the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Laws (the …

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OIG Issues Guidelines for Hospital Compliance Programs

WEBThe HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released long-awaited compliance program guidelines for hospitals. Recognizing that "one size does not fit all," …

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Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act Summary

WEBFDA traditionally considered dietary supplements to be composed only of essential nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, and proteins. The Nutrition Labeling and …

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The Truth About Texas' Prompt Payment Laws For …

WEBThe Texas Insurance Code currently contains three sections, which can be referred to as the "prompt-pay" laws. These three sections are as follows: (1) Article …

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Electronic Records and Signatures in Healthcare and the

WEBThe healthcare industry is highly regulated by a complex statutory and regulatory framework at every level. Electronic commerce in such a highly regulated …

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Family Medical Leave Notice and the Threshold Illness Period

WEB1) An employer cannot deny an employee FMLA leave because he erroneously reported his injury-caused absence to the wrong department, in violation of …

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Insurers Obligated to Notify Insured of Changes in Coverage

WEBAn insurer has an affirmative obligation to call an insured's attention to changes in the insured's coverage. Whether an insurance company sufficiently notified …

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OIG Publishes Draft Compliance Guidance for Individual and

WEBOn June 7, 2000, the HHS Office of Inspector General ("OIG") published a draft compliance program guidance for individual and small group physician practices. …

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Cafeteria Plans Grow in Popularity

WEBSince their introduction in the early 1980's, cafeteria plans (also called "flexible benefits plans" or "Section 125 plans") have become a popular method for …

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The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: What's In It for the Insurance

WEBThe Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, signed into law by President Clinton on November 12, 1999, is a sweeping piece of financial modernization legislation. In broad …

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HR's Role in HIPAA Security Compliance

WEBA Brief Overview of the HIPAA Security Rule. The HIPAA Security Rule applies to employers sponsoring self-insured group health, dental and/or vision plans …

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OSHA Inspections: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

WEBIn the past few months, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has amended several of its standards, including those dealing with respiratory …

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Employees' Right To Privacy In Washington

WEBThe second right to privacy granted by Washington’s Constitution is the right to personal autonomy. Under this right, public employers could potentially be held liable …

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Sponsorship Agreement

WEBSPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT This Sponsorship Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of the 11th day of March, 1999 by and between drkoop.com, inc., a Delaware …

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