HHS Increases Civil Penalties for HIPAA Violations
On Oct. 6, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule...
Deadline for Submitting Gag Clause Attestation is Approaching
Group health plans and health insurance issuers are required to annually attest they are...
2024 Affordable Care Act Compliance Checklist
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) made a number of reforms to group health plan coverage when it was...
Week of October 06, 2023 | SSG Insights
EEOC Proposes New Enforcement Guidance on Workplace Harassment
On Sept. 29, 2023, the U.S....
September 2023 | SSG Compliance Recap
In September, plan sponsors began sending out Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage notices, and...
Navigating Team Dynamics: Dealing with a "Bad Apple"
Occasionally, you will encounter a "bad apple" — a colleague who disrupts by not...
PBM Satisfaction Drops to 9-year Low
In 2023, customer satisfaction with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) reached its lowest level in...
Fertility Benefits Can Boost Employee Attraction, Retention and Productivity
Work and family are traditionally two of the most significant aspects of an employee’s...
EEOC Proposes New Enforcement Guidance on Workplace Harassment
On Sept. 29, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued proposed new...
Week of September 29, 2023 | SSG Insights
Federal District Court Rules Against 2022 DACA Final Rule
On Sept. 13, 2023, the U.S. District...
Draft Instructions for 2023 ACA Reporting Released
The IRS has released draft 2023 instructions for reporting under Internal Revenue Code Sections...
