Recent drug test rates show that positive workforce tests from 2021 climbed to the highest level since 2001, according to a new analysis released by Quest Diagnostics, a leading provider…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently outlined an action plan to provide Americans with high-quality and affordable health care. This plan will further drive health equity across…
The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced new steps intended to protect consumers and reduce the burden of medical debt on Americans. According to the White House, one-third of American adults currently…
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently unveiled the Mental Health at Work: What Can I Do? public education campaign, which promotes “mental health-friendly” workplaces. The DOL launched the campaign…
On Tuesday, March 29, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a second booster dose of two COVID-19 vaccines for people aged 50 and older and individuals who are immunocompromised.…
Employee well-being refers to the overall state of workers’ physical, mental and emotional health, which can often be influenced by various workplace dynamics (e.g., workload, connections with co-workers and available…
On March 23, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) indefinitely extended an existing transition policy for certain health plans that do not comply with the Affordable Care…
A spending bill signed into law on March 15, 2022, extends the ability of high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) to provide benefits for telehealth or other remote care services before plan…
Supporting employee well-being is a critical responsibility of HR teams. Unfortunately, this worthwhile endeavor isn’t always straightforward. It can be particularly challenging when it comes to factors stemming from outside…
On March 3, 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act into law. Effective immediately, the new law prohibits employers from…