Can America’s Health Care System be Saved?

Posted on January 1, 2024January 1, 2024 by Admin

America’s healthcare system is in dire need of reform. The U.S. spends more on healthcare than any other high-income country, yet has worse outcomes and lower satisfaction. Millions of Americans lack access to affordable and quality care, and face the risk of financial ruin if they get sick. Heal...

The use of AI in the Healthcare Industry

Posted on December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 by Admin

AI is a technology that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. Insurance companies use AI to process claims, which are requests for compensation or reimbursement from policyholders who have suffered a loss or damage covered by their insurance policy. AI can provide faster, mo...

The Paradox of Coverage: Why Insured Americans Still Avoid Healthcare

Posted on December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 by Admin

In the United States, health insurance is often seen as a gateway to receiving medical care without the burden of exorbitant costs. However, a staggering 45% of Americans with health insurance are still avoiding medical care due to financial concerns. This paradoxical situation raises the questio...

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 COBRA FAQ

Posted on April 7, 2021September 22, 2023 by Admin

FAQS ABOUT COBRA PREMIUM ASSISTANCE UNDER THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 April 07, 2021 Set out below are Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding implementation of certain provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), as it applies to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconcil...

New York Issues New Guidance on COVID-19 Leave

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 by Admin

Employees May Take Leave for Three Periods of Quarantine or Isolation Employers who prohibit employees not in quarantine or isolation from coming to work for COVID-19 exposure reasons must pay them their regular rate, according to new guidance issued by the New York Department of Labor (NYDOL...

Biden Issues Executive Order to Strengthen the ACA

Posted on February 12, 2021February 16, 2021 by Admin

The Order Directs Federal Agencies to Review Existing Policies to Determine whether they Undermine the ACA On Jan. 28, 2021, President Joe Biden issued an executive order that is intended to strengthen the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid. The executive order directs the Department of Hea...

New York State Paid Sick Leave Goes Into Effect Sept. 30, 2020

Posted on September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 by Admin

New York State Paid Sick Leave New York state’s sick leave law requires employers to provide between 40 and 56 hours of paid leave per year, depending on their size. Employers with fewer than five employees and an annual income under $1 million may satisfy the law by providing unpaid leave of 40 ...

Employer’s Coronavirus Guide

Posted on August 21, 2020September 24, 2020 by Admin

Employers may download our free guide below to supplement their current internal policies. This guide compiles all the latest regulatory information regarding COV-19 and puts all the links to external resources in one place. The employer can customize this guide for their company, and also includ...

New York State releases slew of employee protection laws

Posted on September 1, 2019September 17, 2019 by Admin

Equal Pay Law – New Law Becomes Effective Oct. 8 Beginning Oct. 8, 2019, New York state law will prohibit employers from paying different wages to employees solely because they belong to a protected class. This means that employers must pay the same wages to employees who perform substantially s...

New York Adopts Equal Pay Law

Posted on August 19, 2019August 19, 2019 by Admin

New Law Becomes Effective Oct. 8 Beginning Oct. 8, 2019, New York state law will prohibit employers from paying different wages to employees solely because they belong to a protected class. This means that employers must pay the same wages to employees who perform substantially similar work. How...