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ERIC Letter to Senate on Employee Benefits Liability & Regulatory Updates
On Friday, July 17, ERIC sent a letter to Senate Leadership detailing liability protections that are needed pursuant to employee benefit plans, in order to reopen the economy and avoid abusive lawsuits when member companies bring their workers back on site.
Patient Safety, Grandfathered Plans, Mental Health Parity Legislation & More
Infection Rate Transparency is Vital to Public Health
ERIC joined more than 160 individuals and companies in calling on Congressional leaders to require every health care facility in America to report rates of health care-acquired infections publicly through the CDC.
Employer Group Letter on Surprise Billing, Senate Dems Push for 1557 Reversal, Public Health Extension Coming, Health IT Rules
RIBGH Requests ERIC Analysis of Telehealth Legislative Proposal
The Rhode Island Business Group on Health requested ERIC to review and provide an analysis of the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner’s (OHIC) Legislative Proposal Related to Telemedicine, Prior Authorization, and Referrals. The proposal may be included in Rhode Island’s budget, which is expected to pass sometime later in July.
Employer Groups Call on Congress to End Surprise Billing Once and For All
ERIC joined with other employer groups urging lawmakers to include comprehensive protections against surprise medical bills in the next COVID-19 relief package.
ERIC Win: Georgia PSYPACT Legislation Passes House
The Georgia General Assembly passed SB 306, which would allow the state to join the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact. The legislation passed 138-0, and will now be sent to the Governor’s Office for signature.
ERIC Working with Michigan Lawmakers to Pass PSYPACT Legislation
ERIC is working with Michigan lawmakers to pass SB 758, which would allow the state to join the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT).