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Category Archives: Advocacy and Litigation
Statements to Senate Finance Subcommittee Hearing, Priorities for COVID Relief & Other Retirement Updates
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States Should Act Now to Protect Patients from Surprise Billing
ERIC created a one-page policy paper that outlines two simple steps that states can take to eliminate most surprise medical bills, without increasing health care costs for patients, and without causing financial instability to providers.
Ohio Senate Committee Hears Surprise Billing Legislation
The Ohio Senate Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee heard for a second time HB 388, which relates to Out-of-Network Health Care. ERIC first showed its support of the bill back in November 2019. The bill has since been passed by the full House and is now in its first Committee in the Senate.
Idaho Lawmakers Hear Telehealth Interstate Practice Legislation
Idaho lawmakers heard draft telehealth legislation that would allow Idaho patients to see licensed providers from other states when using telehealth. ERIC supports interstate practice among providers as it will eliminate barriers to care for patients, and promote provider choice, as the country becomes more interconnected through technology.
Vaccine Update, INPUT NEEDED on Hill Proposals, Capitol Hill Letters, Stark/Anti-kickback Rules, PCORI Fee, Diabetes White Paper
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Third Thursday Health Care Call Today, LHCCA Sign-On Request, December Webinars, Rebate Rule Revival
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ERIC Submits Comments on the Lifetime Income Illustration Interim Final Rule
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Ohio Telehealth Bill is Heard in the Senate Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee
HB 679 was heard for a second time in the Ohio Senate Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee. ERIC sent written testimony to Chairman Hackett and Committee members prior to the hearing today, urging passage of the bill.
ERIC Victory: Treasury/IRS Confirm January 4 Payment Date for Pension Contributions
In guidance issued today, the Treasury and IRS acknowledge the delayed contribution date for pension plans. Notice 2020-82 confirms that the due date for delayed contributions under CARES Act Section 3608 is January 4, 2021.