The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires health insurance issuers and self-insured plan sponsors to pay Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute fees (PCORI fees). The fees are reported and paid annually using…
Fires are a significant risk to businesses in the construction industry. In addition to significant property damage, they can cause serious injuries and death. One source of fires is spontaneous…
Cybercriminals employ several tactics to steal as much data as possible during a cyberattack. One such tactic is the lateral movement technique. After breaching an organization’s network, attackers navigate across…
In February 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO) directing the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (Departments) to implement and enforce health care…
Insured losses from the severe convective storms (SCS) that occurred between May 14–17, 2025, are estimated to range from $4 billion to $7 billion. According to recent estimates from reinsurance…
On May 15, 2025, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (Departments) released a statement regarding nonenforcement of the 2024 final rule under the Mental…
On May 12, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO) that aims to bring the prices Americans pay for prescription drugs in line with those paid by similar…
Keeping employees safe on the job and minimizing the risk of related accidents and injuries are top priorities within any organization, regardless of size or sector. While certain elements of…
On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) 2025-1 on how to determine employee or independent contractor status when enforcing the Fair Labor…
June is National Safety Month. This campaign, put together by the National Safety Council (NSC), highlights efforts to prevent injuries and deaths inside and outside the workplace. It also provides…