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Clearing the Confusion on Tying Rewards to Spou...

Since the EEOC issued the final rule under the Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), there have been a number of questions relating to what is permissible with respect to rewarding employees...

Clearing the Confusion on Tying Rewards to Spou...

Since the EEOC issued the final rule under the Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), there have been a number of questions relating to what is permissible with respect to rewarding employees...

The EEOC Rules and Your Wellness Portal

Many workplace wellness programs use a wellness portal that participants use to provide health information through a health risk assessment, learn healthy living tips, track fitness or nutrition progress, among...

The EEOC Rules and Your Wellness Portal

Many workplace wellness programs use a wellness portal that participants use to provide health information through a health risk assessment, learn healthy living tips, track fitness or nutrition progress, among...

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...