The document discusses updates on the Department of Labor's overtime rule and provides a summary of the 2016 Kaiser Health Benefits survey. It notes that a federal judge halted the DOL overtime rule in November 2016 that would have increased the salary threshold for exempt employees. With the rule on hold, employers do not need to raise salaries yet but the DOL has appealed the decision. The summary also outlines key findings from the Kaiser survey such as rising premium and deductible costs and the types of health plans most common among employers.
What Changes to Expect from the new Healthcare Law, presented by The National Federation of Independent Business, the leading small business association.
An open enrollment checklist, created by eHealthInsurance, to help employees find the best personal health insurance solution for the 2012 benefit year - via http://www.eHealthInsurance.com
Health Care Reform - Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) UpdatesCBIZ, Inc.
One of the components of the Affordable Care Act is the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP). The SHOP is the marketplace, sometimes referred to as “exchange”, specific to small employers.
What Changes to Expect from the new Healthcare Law, presented by The National Federation of Independent Business, the leading small business association.
An open enrollment checklist, created by eHealthInsurance, to help employees find the best personal health insurance solution for the 2012 benefit year - via http://www.eHealthInsurance.com
Health Care Reform - Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) UpdatesCBIZ, Inc.
One of the components of the Affordable Care Act is the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP). The SHOP is the marketplace, sometimes referred to as “exchange”, specific to small employers.
Compliance Overview - Employee Benefits Compliance Checklist for Large Employersntoscano50
Federal law imposes numerous requirements on the group health coverage that employers provide to their employees. Many federal compliance laws apply to all group health plans, regardless of the size of the sponsoring employer. However, there are some additional requirements for large employers. For this purpose, a large employer is one with 50 or more employees.
Unlike smaller employers, large employers must comply with the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) employer shared responsibility rules, the ACA’s Form W-2 reporting rules and the Family and Medical Leave Act’s (FMLA) requirements.
This Compliance Overview provides a checklist for employee benefit laws applicable to large employers.
Health Reform Bulletin 122 | 2017 Inflationary Adjustments and moreCBIZ, Inc.
1) 2017 Inflationary Adjustments; 2) Final Rules: Excepted Benefits, Lifetime and Annual Limits, and Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance; and 3) Whistleblower and Retaliation Protections
The recently enacted federal healthcare legislation will affect virtually everyone and will mean significant changes for patients, insurers, employers, hospitals and physicians. This is one of the largest changes to the tax laws in the past 30 years. Are you interested in finding out how the Reform will affect you or your business? We want to help. We are offering presentations to businesses and groups to provide information on how the Reform may impact you.
For more information visit our website at www.kl-cpa.com.
Healthcare check in the latest developments in health and welfare plansbenefitexpress
We work in an exciting industry—which means quick changes are the norm, and adaptability is a necessity.
Keep your compliance plan up-to-date with a download of recent legislative changes.
We'll cover legislation that's passed, what's on the way, and what it means for your organization.
Topics Covered Include:
• IRS Information Letters
• Tax Reform Legislation
• Wellness Regulations - EEOC, AARP
• Comprehensive Guidance on QSEHRAs
• ACA: Elimination of Individual Mandate Penalty
• Employer Tax Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave
• DOL Annual Adjustments to Employee Benefit Plan Penalties
• “Good Faith” Penalty Relief
• Final Disability Claim Regulations
• Cadillac Tax Updates
• And More!
Presented by Larry Grudzien, Attorney at Law
Health Care Reform Strategies for Small Employers:
• Health Care Tax Credits and Penalties
• The Recently Delayed Pay or Play Mandate
• Health Insurance Exchanges
• SHOPs
• Other Cost-Savings Opportunities
• Strategic Decision Making for Large and Small Employers
• And more!
Created by WEA Trust Vice President & General Counsel Vaughn Vance, this presentation helps explain to employers the changing health insurance marketplace. You'll learn about new fees and taxes, plan restrictions and employer obligations under health care reform.
Health Care Reform -- 2016 Compliance Checklistntoscano50
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has made a number of significant changes to group health plans since the law was enacted over four years ago. Many of these key reforms became effective in 2014 and 2015, including health plan design changes, increased wellness program incentives and the employer shared responsibility penalties.
Additional reforms take effect in 2016 for employers sponsoring group health plans. To prepare for 2016, employers should review upcoming requirements and develop a compliance strategy.
Health Reform Bulletin 131 | The ACA Remains The Law of The LandCBIZ, Inc.
As has been covered extensively in the press, Congress went on its summer recess without repealing, replacing or modifying the Affordable Care Act. What this means for employers is that it is “business as usual”, including all reporting obligations, as more fully described below. So where does health care reform stand at this point? The answer to this question is far from clear.
ACA (mis)Management: What Everyone Has Learned & the Game Plan for 2017benefitexpress
After our first ACA reporting season, it’s time to regroup and review what we’ve learned for 2016. The IRS is eliminating extensions and good faith efforts, raising penalties, and strictly limiting transitional relief.
With higher stakes, ERISA attorney Larry Grudzien reviews the changes to ACA reporting for 2016 and common ACA management issues.
If the employer mandate is repealed, many ALEs will likely want to modify their plan designs to go back to pre-ACA eligibility rules. Employers may also consider increasing the amount that employees are required to contribute for group health plan coverage.
Compliance Overview - Employee Benefits Compliance Checklist for Large Employersntoscano50
Federal law imposes numerous requirements on the group health coverage that employers provide to their employees. Many federal compliance laws apply to all group health plans, regardless of the size of the sponsoring employer. However, there are some additional requirements for large employers. For this purpose, a large employer is one with 50 or more employees.
Unlike smaller employers, large employers must comply with the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) employer shared responsibility rules, the ACA’s Form W-2 reporting rules and the Family and Medical Leave Act’s (FMLA) requirements.
This Compliance Overview provides a checklist for employee benefit laws applicable to large employers.
Health Reform Bulletin 122 | 2017 Inflationary Adjustments and moreCBIZ, Inc.
1) 2017 Inflationary Adjustments; 2) Final Rules: Excepted Benefits, Lifetime and Annual Limits, and Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance; and 3) Whistleblower and Retaliation Protections
The recently enacted federal healthcare legislation will affect virtually everyone and will mean significant changes for patients, insurers, employers, hospitals and physicians. This is one of the largest changes to the tax laws in the past 30 years. Are you interested in finding out how the Reform will affect you or your business? We want to help. We are offering presentations to businesses and groups to provide information on how the Reform may impact you.
For more information visit our website at www.kl-cpa.com.
Healthcare check in the latest developments in health and welfare plansbenefitexpress
We work in an exciting industry—which means quick changes are the norm, and adaptability is a necessity.
Keep your compliance plan up-to-date with a download of recent legislative changes.
We'll cover legislation that's passed, what's on the way, and what it means for your organization.
Topics Covered Include:
• IRS Information Letters
• Tax Reform Legislation
• Wellness Regulations - EEOC, AARP
• Comprehensive Guidance on QSEHRAs
• ACA: Elimination of Individual Mandate Penalty
• Employer Tax Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave
• DOL Annual Adjustments to Employee Benefit Plan Penalties
• “Good Faith” Penalty Relief
• Final Disability Claim Regulations
• Cadillac Tax Updates
• And More!
Presented by Larry Grudzien, Attorney at Law
Health Care Reform Strategies for Small Employers:
• Health Care Tax Credits and Penalties
• The Recently Delayed Pay or Play Mandate
• Health Insurance Exchanges
• SHOPs
• Other Cost-Savings Opportunities
• Strategic Decision Making for Large and Small Employers
• And more!
Created by WEA Trust Vice President & General Counsel Vaughn Vance, this presentation helps explain to employers the changing health insurance marketplace. You'll learn about new fees and taxes, plan restrictions and employer obligations under health care reform.
Health Care Reform -- 2016 Compliance Checklistntoscano50
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has made a number of significant changes to group health plans since the law was enacted over four years ago. Many of these key reforms became effective in 2014 and 2015, including health plan design changes, increased wellness program incentives and the employer shared responsibility penalties.
Additional reforms take effect in 2016 for employers sponsoring group health plans. To prepare for 2016, employers should review upcoming requirements and develop a compliance strategy.
Health Reform Bulletin 131 | The ACA Remains The Law of The LandCBIZ, Inc.
As has been covered extensively in the press, Congress went on its summer recess without repealing, replacing or modifying the Affordable Care Act. What this means for employers is that it is “business as usual”, including all reporting obligations, as more fully described below. So where does health care reform stand at this point? The answer to this question is far from clear.
ACA (mis)Management: What Everyone Has Learned & the Game Plan for 2017benefitexpress
After our first ACA reporting season, it’s time to regroup and review what we’ve learned for 2016. The IRS is eliminating extensions and good faith efforts, raising penalties, and strictly limiting transitional relief.
With higher stakes, ERISA attorney Larry Grudzien reviews the changes to ACA reporting for 2016 and common ACA management issues.
If the employer mandate is repealed, many ALEs will likely want to modify their plan designs to go back to pre-ACA eligibility rules. Employers may also consider increasing the amount that employees are required to contribute for group health plan coverage.
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اذا كنت تبحث عن برنامج حسابات . يحمل عنك عبء إدارة شركتك . ويمدك بالتقارير الوفية . ويجمع كل البرامج الفرعية مثل برنامج مخازن وبرنامج العملاء وبرنامج الموردين وبرنامج المشتريات وبرنامج المبيعات وبرنامج الشيكات وبرنامج البنوك وبرنامج شئون العاملين في برنامج واحد فأنت في المكان الصحيح
Health Reform Bulletin 125 | Updated Employer Shared Responsibility Guidance,...CBIZ, Inc.
The latest HRB has been released. Get updates on the following: 1) Updated Employer Shared Responsibility Guidance; 2) ACA Implementation Guidance; 3) Gender Identity Discrimination: Preliminary Injunction Issued; 4) Final Rules - Premium Tax Credit; and 5) 2018 Benefit and Payment Parameters.
Outlook for 2017 and Beyond - Five Exposures to Watch in Health CareEpstein Becker Green
Mark Lutes, Chair of the Board of Directors of Epstein Becker Green and a Member of the firm’s Health Care and Life Sciences practice, delivered the attached keynote presentation, "Outlook for 2017 and Beyond - Five Exposures to Watch," at the Healthcare Financial Forum on March 15, 2017.
The Trump Administration’s policies, and decisions made by Congress, will transform how providers deliver care and receive payment for healthcare services. While President Trump’s February 28 speech to Congress offered few details of a White House vision on health care reform, clues as to a potential future are offered in bills under consideration in the House. In this interactive presentation, we will help finance executives predict the top exposures for their organizations in 2017 by reviewing elements of the shift in the payment paradigm, the Washington policy context and its impact on the threats and opportunities facing their organizations, and the outlook for further legislative and regulatory change.
Key exposures that will be covered include:
Executives Orders & Scrutiny of Regulation
Tax Reform Impacting Commercial Health Care Coverage
Medicare Trends
Exchange Population Coverage Changes
Medicaid Expansion Population Financing Changes
http://www.ebglaw.com/events/healthcare-financial-forum-outlook-for-2017-and-beyond-five-exposures-to-watch/
These materials have been provided for informational purposes only and are not intended and should not be construed to constitute legal advice. The content of these materials is copyrighted to Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.
Health Reform Bulletin 128 | House Passes the American Health Care ActCBIZ, Inc.
On May 4, 2017, the House passed the American Health Care Act of 2017 (“AHCA”, H. R. 1628). Since the initial bill was officially introduced on March 20, 2017 (see The GOP Proposal to Repeal and Replace the Affordable Care Act, HRB 127, 3/10/17), there have been several amendments made to the law’s text. The bill will now progress to the Senate for consideration; its fate in the Senate is unclear at this point. Every indication is that the bill with undergo significant scrutiny and probably substantial change. Following is a brief overview of certain provisions of the bill passed by the House.
How to Avoid a Head-on Collision with The Cadillac TaxBill Conlan
The Webinar addressed what state and local governments need to know about how other provisions of reform that take effect beginning in 2010 will complicate the challenge of meeting the thresholds – and that the time to begin planning for the Cadillac tax is now.
The presenters provided details on the Cadillac tax and factors that complicate compliance with premium thresholds such as the removal of traditional coverage limits, the increase in the dependent eligibility age, additional fees, mental health parity and the estimated 16 million more Americans who will receive Medicaid.
Impact of the Trump Administration’s Policy Shifts on Employee Benefit PlansQuarles & Brady
During this one-hour program, Amy and John will discuss the impact of the Trump Administration's executive orders and proposed regulations on employee benefit plans and share insights on what to expect over the remainder of this year.
Developments in Health and Welfare Plans in 2016benefitexpress
Kick off enrollment season with a comprehensive review of the legislative changes for 2016. This webinar focuses on what you need to know for successful enrollment and ACA reporting. Learn about new legislation from DOL, HHS, IRS, and EEOC. It’s a webinar you (and your compliance strategy) can’t afford to miss.
Employers Healthcare Reform Overview and TimelineThe comprehensive nature of this recently passed reform includes benefit re-design, increased administrative compliance costs, eligibility rule restructuring, increased taxes and health insurance exchange management. Employers need to streamline their operations to meet ...compliance requirements set by the legislation and their employer\’s workforce size.
Crystal Connection (1/2019): Trending News in Employee Benefits, January 2019Susan Glenn
The Crystal Connection monthly magazine provides the most up-to-date developments in federal and state regulations that affect employer-sponsored benefits programs, as well as trends in benefits. This is a must read for employers who want to stay compliant and in the know!
Navigate New Legislation: The Road Into 2017benefitexpress
As new regulations kick in for 2017 and ACA reporting season is coming to a close, review all recent legislative changes. This webinar focuses on what you need to know for your 2017 benefits strategy.
Learn about new legislation from DOL, HHS, IRS, and EEOC. ERISA attorney Larry Grudzien will cover all relevant rulings since his previous webinar and host an interactive Q&A with the audience.
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One of the most developed cities of India, the city of Chennai is the capital of Tamilnadu and many people from different parts of India come here to earn their bread and butter. Being a metropolitan, the city is filled with towering building and beaches but the sad part as with almost every Indian city
Navigating the Health Insurance Market_ Understanding Trends and Options.pdfEnterprise Wired
From navigating policy options to staying informed about industry trends, this comprehensive guide explores everything you need to know about the health insurance market.
CHAPTER 1 SEMESTER V - ROLE OF PEADIATRIC NURSE.pdfSachin Sharma
Pediatric nurses play a vital role in the health and well-being of children. Their responsibilities are wide-ranging, and their objectives can be categorized into several key areas:
1. Direct Patient Care:
Objective: Provide comprehensive and compassionate care to infants, children, and adolescents in various healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, etc.).
This includes tasks like:
Monitoring vital signs and physical condition.
Administering medications and treatments.
Performing procedures as directed by doctors.
Assisting with daily living activities (bathing, feeding).
Providing emotional support and pain management.
2. Health Promotion and Education:
Objective: Promote healthy behaviors and educate children, families, and communities about preventive healthcare.
This includes tasks like:
Administering vaccinations.
Providing education on nutrition, hygiene, and development.
Offering breastfeeding and childbirth support.
Counseling families on safety and injury prevention.
3. Collaboration and Advocacy:
Objective: Collaborate effectively with doctors, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for children.
Objective: Advocate for the rights and best interests of their patients, especially when children cannot speak for themselves.
This includes tasks like:
Communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
Identifying and addressing potential risks to child welfare.
Educating families about their child's condition and treatment options.
4. Professional Development and Research:
Objective: Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in pediatric healthcare through continuing education and research.
Objective: Contribute to improving the quality of care for children by participating in research initiatives.
This includes tasks like:
Attending workshops and conferences on pediatric nursing.
Participating in clinical trials related to child health.
Implementing evidence-based practices into their daily routines.
By fulfilling these objectives, pediatric nurses play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal health and well-being of children throughout all stages of their development.
Medical Technology Tackles New Health Care Demand - Research Report - March 2...pchutichetpong
M Capital Group (“MCG”) predicts that with, against, despite, and even without the global pandemic, the medical technology (MedTech) industry shows signs of continuous healthy growth, driven by smaller, faster, and cheaper devices, growing demand for home-based applications, technological innovation, strategic acquisitions, investments, and SPAC listings. MCG predicts that this should reflects itself in annual growth of over 6%, well beyond 2028.
According to Chris Mouchabhani, Managing Partner at M Capital Group, “Despite all economic scenarios that one may consider, beyond overall economic shocks, medical technology should remain one of the most promising and robust sectors over the short to medium term and well beyond 2028.”
There is a movement towards home-based care for the elderly, next generation scanning and MRI devices, wearable technology, artificial intelligence incorporation, and online connectivity. Experts also see a focus on predictive, preventive, personalized, participatory, and precision medicine, with rising levels of integration of home care and technological innovation.
The average cost of treatment has been rising across the board, creating additional financial burdens to governments, healthcare providers and insurance companies. According to MCG, cost-per-inpatient-stay in the United States alone rose on average annually by over 13% between 2014 to 2021, leading MedTech to focus research efforts on optimized medical equipment at lower price points, whilst emphasizing portability and ease of use. Namely, 46% of the 1,008 medical technology companies in the 2021 MedTech Innovator (“MTI”) database are focusing on prevention, wellness, detection, or diagnosis, signaling a clear push for preventive care to also tackle costs.
In addition, there has also been a lasting impact on consumer and medical demand for home care, supported by the pandemic. Lockdowns, closure of care facilities, and healthcare systems subjected to capacity pressure, accelerated demand away from traditional inpatient care. Now, outpatient care solutions are driving industry production, with nearly 70% of recent diagnostics start-up companies producing products in areas such as ambulatory clinics, at-home care, and self-administered diagnostics.
Antibiotic Stewardship by Anushri Srivastava.pptxAnushriSrivastav
Stewardship is the act of taking good care of something.
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
WHO launched the Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) in 2015 to fill knowledge gaps and inform strategies at all levels.
ACCORDING TO apic.org,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
ACCORDING TO pewtrusts.org,
Antibiotic stewardship refers to efforts in doctors’ offices, hospitals, long term care facilities, and other health care settings to ensure that antibiotics are used only when necessary and appropriate
According to WHO,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a systematic approach to educate and support health care professionals to follow evidence-based guidelines for prescribing and administering antimicrobials
In 1996, John McGowan and Dale Gerding first applied the term antimicrobial stewardship, where they suggested a causal association between antimicrobial agent use and resistance. They also focused on the urgency of large-scale controlled trials of antimicrobial-use regulation employing sophisticated epidemiologic methods, molecular typing, and precise resistance mechanism analysis.
Antimicrobial Stewardship(AMS) refers to the optimal selection, dosing, and duration of antimicrobial treatment resulting in the best clinical outcome with minimal side effects to the patients and minimal impact on subsequent resistance.
According to the 2019 report, in the US, more than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur each year, and more than 35000 people die. In addition to this, it also mentioned that 223,900 cases of Clostridoides difficile occurred in 2017, of which 12800 people died. The report did not include viruses or parasites
VISION
Being proactive
Supporting optimal animal and human health
Exploring ways to reduce overall use of antimicrobials
Using the drugs that prevent and treat disease by killing microscopic organisms in a responsible way
GOAL
to prevent the generation and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Doing so will preserve the effectiveness of these drugs in animals and humans for years to come.
being to preserve human and animal health and the effectiveness of antimicrobial medications.
to implement a multidisciplinary approach in assembling a stewardship team to include an infectious disease physician, a clinical pharmacist with infectious diseases training, infection preventionist, and a close collaboration with the staff in the clinical microbiology laboratory
to prevent antimicrobial overuse, misuse and abuse.
to minimize the developme
CHAPTER 1 SEMESTER V PREVENTIVE-PEDIATRICS.pdfSachin Sharma
This content provides an overview of preventive pediatrics. It defines preventive pediatrics as preventing disease and promoting children's physical, mental, and social well-being to achieve positive health. It discusses antenatal, postnatal, and social preventive pediatrics. It also covers various child health programs like immunization, breastfeeding, ICDS, and the roles of organizations like WHO, UNICEF, and nurses in preventive pediatrics.
How many patients does case series should have In comparison to case reports.pdfpubrica101
Pubrica’s team of researchers and writers create scientific and medical research articles, which may be important resources for authors and practitioners. Pubrica medical writers assist you in creating and revising the introduction by alerting the reader to gaps in the chosen study subject. Our professionals understand the order in which the hypothesis topic is followed by the broad subject, the issue, and the backdrop.
https://pubrica.com/academy/case-study-or-series/how-many-patients-does-case-series-should-have-in-comparison-to-case-reports/
2. 2016 Kaiser Health Benefits
Summary (Cont.)
• Eighty-two percent of workers in large firms and 13 percent
in small firms are covered under some sort of self-funded
(partially or fully) plan.
• Of the large firms offering health benefits, 39 percent cover
some health care services through telecommunication.
• Of the firms polled, 56 percent offer health benefits to some
workers, which is similar to recent years.
• Of the firms offering health coverage with 50 or more
employees, 2 percent offer health benefits through a private
exchange.
The Presidential Election’s
Impact on Health Care
Donald Trump’s victory in the election, along with Republican
majorities retained in both the Senate and House of
Representatives, will likely have a significant impact on a
number of compliance issues over the next four years.
During his campaign, Trump called for a repeal of President
Barack Obama’s hallmark health care reform legislation, the
Affordable Care Act (ACA). In addition, Trump’s victory raises
uncertainty over the future of other policies enacted under
President Obama, including the new overtime requirements
under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Throughout his presidential campaign, Trump ran on a platform
of repealing and replacing the ACA. In addition, since its
enactment, Republicans in both the Senate and the House of
Representatives have virtually all opposed the ACA, calling for
its repeal.
Due to the sweeping Republican victories seen in this election, it
is likely that some changes will be made to the ACA over the
next four years. While it is largely unclear, at this time, what
those changes will look like, Republicans in the past have
suggested the following:
• Fully repealing the ACA, with or without a potential
replacement health care reform legislation
• Partially repealing key provisions (such as the
individual and employer mandates), while retaining
some less controversial provisions
• Changing the Medicare and Medicaid programs
• Implementing new policies intended to expand
coverage and lower health care costs
However, the newly elected officials will not take office until
early next year. This means that there will likely be no significant
legislative or regulatory changes to the ACA before then. Due to
the additional uncertainty for employers, with compliance
obligations hinging on the political process, employers may want
to hold off on making any large-scale changes related to their
employer-provided health care.
2017 Health Care Compliance
Highlights
Certain changes to some ACA requirements take effect in 2017
for employers sponsoring group health plans, such as increased
dollar limits. To prepare for 2017, employers should review
upcoming requirements and develop a compliance strategy.
Here are some of the requirements effective in 2017. Note this
list is not exhaustive and may not be applicable to you. Please
contact your [B_Officialname] representative with any questions
regarding your health care compliance.
• Cost-sharing Limits: For the 2017 plan year, the
annual limit on total enrollee cost-sharing for essential
health benefits (EHB) is $7,150 for self-only coverage
and $14,300 for family coverage.
• Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Contributions: The ACA limits an employee’s pre-tax
salary reduction contributions to a health FSA each
year. The limit is increased to $2,600 for 2017.