The Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division issued final regulations, effective March 11, 2024. These rules established an economic realities test which will serve as a practical guide for employers in determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). [29 CFR part 795]. How […]
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Do Not Consent to Being Balance-Billed Stay protected from surprise medical bills! The No Surprises Act shields patients from balance billing but watch out for exceptions. Don’t waive your protection from NSA or consent to balance billing for non-emergency or emergency care and review all documents carefully. Are you aware of the hidden […]
What you need to know about Broker and TPA Disclosure Obligation. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 Compensation Disclosure Obligation Since the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the “CAA”), effective December 27, 2021, Brokers and TPAs are required to report compensation received directly, or indirectly, in connection with services provided to health and […]
6 Degrees Health announced today the company has achieved Service Organization Control Type II (SOC 2, Type II) compliance certification. The SOC 2, Type II report is a comprehensive evaluation of how an organization manages data issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and is the highest security and data protection rating available.
The Biden Administration’s Proposed IDR Rules On October 27, 2023, the Biden Administration released a proposed rule on the No Surprises Act’s (“NSA”) Federal independent dispute resolution (“IDR”) process. The IDR process has been mired in litigation since the enactment of the NSA, which is enforced by the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), […]
The Biden Administration’s Proposed IDR Rules On October 27, 2023, the Biden Administration released a proposed rule on the No Surprises Act’s (“NSA”) Federal independent dispute resolution (“IDR”) process. The IDR process has been mired in litigation since the enactment of the NSA, which is enforced by the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, […]