by PC Editorial Staff | May 10, 2022 | CMS, Coronavirus (COVID-19), DOJ, Employee benefit plans
Previously, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a nationwide law enforcement action to combat COVID-19 healthcare fraud. In recent developments, the DOJ brought criminal charges against 21 defendants, across nine federal districts, for alleged participation...
by PC Editorial Staff | Mar 29, 2022 | Coronavirus (COVID-19), OSHA, Vaccinations
On March 22nd, 2022, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reaffirmed a plan to create a permanent COVID-19 standard for the healthcare industry this year. Accordingly, OSHA will reopen the rulemaking record for the emergency temporary standard...
by PC Editorial Staff | Mar 15, 2022 | ADA, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Discrimination, EEOC
On March 14th, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated technical assistance to answer COVID-19 questions related to various laws under the agency. In particular, the technical assistance provides information regarding the Americans with...
by PC Editorial Staff | Mar 1, 2022 | CDC, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Vaccinations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its mask guidelines for COVID-19 on February 25th, 2022. Specifically, the updates unveil a risk-based tier system to help determine the level of protection required. In essence, the system puts communities...
by PC Editorial Staff | Feb 22, 2022 | Coronavirus (COVID-19), OSHA, Vaccinations
On National Caregivers Day, February 18th, 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) urged health care facilities to implement effective health and safety programs in the workplace. Evidently, the reminder comes after a massive increase in injury...
by PC Editorial Staff | Feb 8, 2022 | ACA, Coronavirus (COVID-19), DOL, Familes First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), HHS
On February 4th, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Department of the Treasury (collectively, the Departments) released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Part 52 clarifying group health plan coverage of...
