by Muzaffar | Apr 11, 2017 | Group Health Benefits
A survey conducted by the American Telemedicine Association found that 78 percent of respondents who had never tried virtual care believed it would be more convenient than traditional medicine. This sentiment is further reflected in the reasons many people...
by Muzaffar | Mar 23, 2017 | Group Health Benefits
The Family and Medical Leave Act allows eligible parents to take up to 12 weeks in one year of unpaid leave from work at the time their child is either born or adopted. This gives moms and dads a chance to connect with their new child, establish a family lifestyle and...
by Muzaffar | Mar 13, 2017 | Group Health Benefits
For those recovering from a workplace injury, getting disability claims payments is a necessity. The money helps them afford life and treatment, so waiting on those installments can be financially stressful. For this reason, the U.S. Department of Labor reviewed its...
by Muzaffar | Mar 6, 2017 | Group Health Benefits, Human Resources
In January, industry heavy hitters joined at the Forsgate Country Club to discuss the first 100 days of the Trump presidency. Topics on the table ranged from private equity to repealing the Affordable Care Act and whether small practices are dying out in favor of...
by Muzaffar | Feb 14, 2017 | Group Health Benefits
Shortly after taking the oath of office on Jan. 20, 2017, President Donald Trump signed an executive order asking his administration to take steps toward dismantling the Affordable Care Act. While the order makes Trump's intent clear, it does not repeal the...
by Muzaffar | Feb 14, 2017 | Group Health Benefits, Human Resources
On January 20, President Trump released an executive order regarding repealing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This act will require employers to look into how their workplace-offered insurance plans will affect their employees.While the executive...