Health & Wellness Compliance Blog

What the Wellness Industry Needs to Know about ...

In October last year, the AARP filed a complaint against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) about the EEOC’s wellness rules under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information...

What the Wellness Industry Needs to Know about ...

In October last year, the AARP filed a complaint against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) about the EEOC’s wellness rules under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information...

Do HIPAA Privacy & Security Rules Apply to Work...

I get this question very often, and the answer is, “it depends.” Specifically, it depends on whether the wellness program is part of an employer’s group health plan, or if...

Do HIPAA Privacy & Security Rules Apply to Work...

I get this question very often, and the answer is, “it depends.” Specifically, it depends on whether the wellness program is part of an employer’s group health plan, or if...

Can Health and Wellness Coaches Bill Medicare?

Can Health and Wellness Coaches Bill Medicare?

Health and wellness coaches may wonder if they can bill Medicare now that there are CPT codes for health and wellness coaching services. The answer is a bit complicated.

Can Health and Wellness Coaches Bill Medicare?

Health and wellness coaches may wonder if they can bill Medicare now that there are CPT codes for health and wellness coaching services. The answer is a bit complicated.

The Role of Informed Consent in Alternative Healthcare Practices

The Role of Informed Consent in Alternative Hea...

In the health and wellness industry, the principle of informed consent stands as a cornerstone of ethical practice. It's a concept deeply ingrained in traditional medical settings, but its application...

The Role of Informed Consent in Alternative Hea...

In the health and wellness industry, the principle of informed consent stands as a cornerstone of ethical practice. It's a concept deeply ingrained in traditional medical settings, but its application...

Tying Wellness Incentives to Health Savings Accounts: Legal Considerations

Tying Wellness Incentives to Health Savings Acc...

One question that frequently arises in my wellness law practice is whether and how employers can tie incentives to Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions. Given that tax season is upon...

Tying Wellness Incentives to Health Savings Acc...

One question that frequently arises in my wellness law practice is whether and how employers can tie incentives to Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions. Given that tax season is upon...

Are Wellness Practitioners Subject to OSHA’s COVID-19 Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS)?

Are Wellness Practitioners Subject to OSHA’s CO...

On June 11, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sent an email alerting the public about emergency temporary standards (ETS) for those working in “healthcare” to protect them from COVID-19...

Are Wellness Practitioners Subject to OSHA’s CO...

On June 11, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sent an email alerting the public about emergency temporary standards (ETS) for those working in “healthcare” to protect them from COVID-19...