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ERIC Win: OH HB 679 Telehealth Bill Amended
The Ohio House Insurance Committee amended Ohio telehealth legislation HB 679, making several critical changes ERIC had advocated for.
ERIC Submits Comments for New Mexico Single-Payer Study and Update on Louisiana Health Plan
ERIC Opposes Ohio Telehealth Legislation
ERIC Opposes Louisiana Surprise Billing Legislation & New Jersey 1095 Clarification
Employer Group Letter, HEROES Act Passes House, Executive Order on Deregulation & More
Congress Must Act to Protect Health Care Benefits
ERIC joined with more than 30 business organizations to call on Congress to protect access to health care for millions of Americans during and after the COVID-19 crisis.
Single-Employer Pension Funding Changes Assist Employers with COVID-19 Recovery
The pandemic has impacted many employers, and now, more than ever, employers need to target their resources on recovery efforts such as salaries, equipment, and re-opening. Today’s letter urges lawmakers to help the pension plan sponsors recover in a way that does not use taxpayer money or jeopardize benefit plans, by giving employers more flexibility to fund their pension plans.
Single-Employer Joint Letter Sent to Congress & the House Considers the HEROES Act
ERIC Urges States to Establish National Telehealth Licensing Reciprocity for Providers
In an effort to implement a permanent way for all states to admit expedited interstate licensures, ERIC has urged 21 states to take the necessary steps to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Commission Compact. The IMLCC is an agreement among participating states to expedite the pathway to licensure for physicians who qualify. Joining the compact will eliminate barriers to care during this pandemic crisis, a time when families need access to telehealth more than ever before.