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McDermott Will & Schulte

A win for telehealth providers, health plans, and participants: HDHP telehealth safe harbor permanently reinstated

On July 4, 2025, the president signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) into law. Among many other healthcare provisions, the bill permanently extends the telehealth safe harbor for high-deductible health plans (HDHPs)...more

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Election 2024: Gender-Affirming Care in the US

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On the issue of gender-affirming care, how would a Harris-Walz administration affect clients in your practice? Bottom line: A Harris-Walz administration would likely provide health plans and health plan sponsors with...more

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US Regulatory Considerations Applicable to Digital Health Providers and Suppliers – Part I: HIPAA

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Digital health technologies are revolutionizing the global health environment by advancing healthcare services, Big Data analytics and medical device development and innovation, expanding the reach, accessibility and...more

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Preparing Employers and Employees for 2021 Benefit Plans Decisions

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Join Jackson Walker and Lockton Dunning Benefits as panelists discuss the upcoming 2021 open enrollment season and provide advice on how to communicate with employees about new programs and benefits, including new initiatives...more

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COVID-19 Employee Benefits: FAQs for Employers Focus on Health and Welfare Benefit Plans

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It is hard to find a sector of the American workforce that has not been affected by the COVID-19 emergency. Employees are being asked to work from home if they are able, businesses are being forced to close, and employers are...more

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COVID-19: Developments in Employee Benefits

Health Plan Coverage of COVID-19. Colorado has become the latest state to instruct insured health plans to cover COVID-19 testing and benefits (such as office visits) at no cost to the member...more

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A Primer On Telemedicine And The Workplace

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Most people probably do not enjoy sitting in a doctor’s reception area with other coughing and sneezing people while waiting for an appointment, or devoting hours to getting a prescription refilled. The concept of...more

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2017 End of Year Plan Sponsor “To Do” List (Part 1) Health & Welfare

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As 2017 comes to an end, we are pleased to present our traditional End of Year Plan Sponsor “To Do” Lists. This year, we are presenting our “To Do” Lists in four separate Employee Benefits Updates. This Part 1 will cover...more

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Telemedicine: Proceed With Caution

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One of the hottest benefit trends in 2017 is the adoption of free or low-cost “telemedicine” programs to provide employees easy and affordable access to medical care. However, you need to proceed with caution when introducing...more

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Delaware Healthcare Industry Update

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House Bill 439, sponsored by Representative Bryon Short and Senator Patricia Blevins, addresses the situation of “surprise” bills. That is, the situation when a patient seeks and receives care, and is unaware that the...more

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2016 End of Year Plan Sponsor “To Do” List: Health & Welfare

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As 2016 comes to an end, we are pleased to present you with our traditional End of Year Plan Sponsor “To Do” Lists. Like last year, we are presenting our “To Do” Lists in three separate Employee Benefits Updates. Part 1 of...more

McCarter & English, LLP

Health Law Insights Newsletter - Issue 13

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McCarter & English, LLP’s Health Care Group presents Issue 13 of the Health Law Insights, which discusses the latest legal issues in the health care industry. - Failure to Update Business Associate Agreement Results in...more

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What is Telemedicine? A Cool Benefit or a Hot Mess?

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We’ve had numerous inquiries lately about telemedicine benefits. My clients most typically ask either “is this a group health plan?” or “is it just access to another provider?” Clearly, there is much confusion surrounding...more

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Five Health Care Developments Important to Employers

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Perhaps never before have employers faced so many challenges when it comes to health care issues affecting their workforce. Congress may try to amend the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”). The Supreme Court of the United States is...more

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