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The Digital Diagnosis: Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Health AI
In the modern age of instant information, the way we seek medical advice is shifting. According to a recent poll by KFF, one in three U.S. adults now uses artificial intelligence to look up health information. While these tools offer unparalleled...
ACA “Pay or Play” Penalties Increase for 2027
On May 4, 2026, the IRS announced updated penalty amounts for 2027 under the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) employer shared responsibility, or “pay-or-play,” rules. For the 2027 calendar year, the $2,000 penalty has been adjusted to $3,780, and the...
The Great Gloom
The Great Gloom: A Growing Challenge The term "Great Gloom" may be new, but the decline in...
Four Misunderstood Terms in the Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to employers with 15 or more employees. Despite...
Key Factors Driving Health Care Cost Increases in 2025
Health care expenses are expected to rise significantly in 2025, with projections indicating a...
2025 Employee Benefits Limits: What You Need to Know
Many employee benefits are subject to annual dollar limits that are adjusted for inflation. For...
Battling Holiday Depression: Tips to Avoid a Blue Christmas
For some, the lyrics "with those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings when friends come to...
ER vs Urgent Care: How to Choose the Right Care for Your Medical Needs
All too often, illness or injury appears out of the blue: You wake up in the middle of the night...
FSA Contribution Limits for 2025
On October 22, 2024, the IRS announced that the limit on employees’ salary reduction contributions...
Navigating Employee Benefits: A Glossary
Employee benefits can be a complex landscape, filled with acronyms and unfamiliar terms. In fact,...
Gag Clause Attestation Deadline
As the year comes to an end, a crucial compliance deadline looms for employers with health plans....
Final Rule Expands Mental Health Parity Requirements
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a final rule that significantly...
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