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Compliance

This section focuses on health care compliance and regulations – both national and state – including the ACA. It includes changes in health care law, regulation, and court decisions and their impact on health insurance professionals, employers, and individuals.

Businesses Ask Patrons To Waive Right To Sue If They Get Ill

As businesses reopen across the U.S. after coronavirus shutdowns, many are requiring customers and workers to sign forms saying they won’t sue if they catch COVID-19.

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The Main Street Lending Program Was Recently Revised, But Some Say It Still Misses The Mark

After months of revisions and delays, the Federal Reserve's long-awaited Main Street Lending Program is up and running -- but critics say in order to boost the economy, it may still have a long way to go.

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Senators Call For Permanent Changes To Expand Telehealth Access Post-Pandemic

Congress took steps to quickly expand access to telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic . Now 30 senators are calling for those changes to become permanent.

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Why Virtual Care Will Outlast The Pandemic

An explosion of virtual care during the pandemic is raising expectations that Washington will make sure Americans can continue video chatting with their doctors after the health crisis subsides.

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New PPP Law Changes Since June 5 – The Wild Ride Continues

Disney World and Disneyland may be shut down, but the unpredictable and sassy ride that PPP borrowers, banks and CPA’s are going through under this well-intentioned, but somewhat unorganized, program continues. Here are the curves and surprises baked into the ride since June 5th.

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Hospital, Physician Spending In April Reaches Lowest Point In More Than A Decade: Analysis

Hospital care and physician spending has been hit the hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a new analysis showing spending levels in April at the lowest point in more than a decade.

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Survey: Providers Say It Could Take Year Or More For Revenue To Return To Pre-Pandemic Levels

Medical groups and integrated health systems say in a recent survey it will take at least a year for revenue to return for pre-pandemic levels, underscoring the need for more relief funding from Congress.

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The Doctor Is In, But Coronavirus Changes The Look And Feel Of The Office Visit

Doctors’ offices are slowly reopening as California loosens restrictions put in place to halt the spread of the coronavirus, but the patient experience may never be the same even after the virus is under control

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$130 Billion in Small-Business Aid Still Hasn’t Been Used

Owners are becoming reluctant to borrow from the federal Paycheck Protection Program. Some are even returning money.

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Americans Divided On Return To Regular Routines

Americans are divided on returning to their regular routines about three months after the country shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a poll released Wednesday.

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