Corporate awareness of environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) risks has grown significantly in the last decade, making ESG issues a strategic priority for many boards and executives. As a result, companies, both large and small, continue to…
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the PUMP (Providing Urgent Maternal Protections) for Nursing Mothers Act, included as part of the recent Congressional spending bill, expand and clarify rights for pregnant and nursing workers.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued a proposed rule that would eliminate the “reasonable diligence” requirement that Medicare Part A and Part B providers had to investigate and quantify Medicare repayments under 42…
The SECURE Act 2.0 of 2022, arguably one of the most significant pieces of legislation affecting retirement plans in many years, was signed into law by President Biden on December 29, 2022 with the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act. Several…
A scam which circulated in early 2021 has resurfaced recently. Scammers are calling physician practices and posing as DEA agents. It appears the scammers are targeting smaller practices, and calling and introducing themselves as DEA agents who are…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (“SAMHSA”), recently announced proposed changes to the protection of substance use disorder patient records under 42 CFR…
Nonprofit businesses across Indiana pursue their purpose often tied to the hope of finding new paths for the expression of their dreams. Each new cycle could bring new opportunities to serve the non-profit’s core mission or offer new challenges or…
Last week the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) took unprecedented action against multiple businesses due to their non-compete agreements with employees. This action comes in response to an Executive Order issued by President Biden well over a year…
On January 5, 2023, the FTC issued a proposed rule that purposes the ban of virtually all non-compete agreements, including those entered into before the rule takes effect. This breaks the silence from the FTC on this subject and is a direct…
As of July 1, 2021, certain hospitals in Indiana are required by state law (IC 16-21-9-3.5) to hold an annual public forum in order to promote transparency and accountability in their operations, and to ensure that the needs and concerns of the…
In this podcast, Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy professionals Mathew W. Norris and Randall C. Head provide listeners a detailed preview of important things to come in the upcoming 2023 Indiana Legislative Session – scheduled to start when…
If your company is the sponsor of a group health plan governed by the Employer Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), you may have already received a new compensation disclosure from providers of brokerage and consulting services to your…
