On September 23, 2024, the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services (together, “Departments”) issued a final rule (“Final Rule”) under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (“MHPAEA”). The...more
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In recent months, several changes to healthcare rules regulations focusing on reproductive health care have been introduced. These include (1) privacy protections for reproductive health data under HIPAA, (2) expanding access...more
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Pursuant to provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), most employer-sponsored health plans must cover 100% of the cost of preventive care services without regard to deductible and other out-of-pocket costs, such as...more
On April 26, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which broadly protects against discrimination in health programs or activities that...more