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March 16, 2023
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Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023: New law brings retirement plan changes

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, enacted on Dec. 29, 2022, includes the Secure 2.0 Act of 2022, which contains many provisions designed to expand retirement coverage, increase retirement savings and clarify retirement rules.

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February 03, 2023
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BLOG: Noncompete agreements are not a thing of the past yet

There has been a lot of attention about a proposed rule from the Federal Trade Commission that would prohibit many noncompetes. However, much of the discussion has been misleading, if not entirely wrong.

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January 31, 2023
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White House plans to end COVID-19 health emergencies in May

The Biden Administration plans to end the COVID-19 emergency declarations on May 11, the White House announced Monday.

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January 26, 2023
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Affordable Care Act enrollment hits record numbers

A record number of Americans — 16.3 million — signed up for health insurance through Affordable Care Act Marketplaces in 2023, the Biden-Harris administration announced Wednesday.

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December 15, 2022
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US lawmakers introduce bill to improve cancer survivorship care

A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers introduced a bill Wednesday that aims to address gaps in cancer survivorship care.

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December 08, 2022
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Top medical groups ask Congress to prioritize Medicare payments, mental health and more

A joint letter from six major medical organizations calls on Congress to ensure patients can access affordable, quality health care.

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October 10, 2022
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ACP lists recommendations to mitigate health disparities for Indigenous people

In a new position paper, ACP stated that policymakers must provide financial resources to support equitable health care for Indigenous populations.

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June 08, 2022
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Federal Trade Commission opens investigation into pharmacy benefit managers

The Federal Trade Commission has voted unanimously to launch an inquiry into pharmacy benefit managers, requiring the six largest managers to supply records pertaining to their business practices, according to an agency press release.

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April 19, 2022
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Jury acquits DaVita, ex-CEO on charges of collusion regarding staff hiring

A federal grand jury on April 15 acquitted DaVita Inc. and its former CEO Kent Thiry of three counts of conspiracy based on coordinating agreements Thiry and the company arranged with three other companies not to solicit certain employees.

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April 08, 2022
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NKF presidential address focuses on COVID-19 impact, health equity

BOSTON — At its first in-person conference since the pandemic, the presidential address at the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings focused on how COVID-19 impacted kidney care and how nephrologists should move forward.

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