“The new compliance obligations that the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA, 21) created for employ-sponsored plans can seem endless at times. One of the lesser-known parts of the CAA, 21 is the prohibition on “gag clauses” within provider agreements that restrict access to price and quality information.”
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MZQ Beacon Alert - March 14, 2023 In this Edition: "The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires applicable large employers (ALEs), meaning employers that averaged at least fifty full-time employees (including full-time equivalent employees) during the preceding calendar...
MZQ Beacon Alert - December 30, 2022 In this Edition: "On December 23, 2022, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (CAA23) was signed into law. While this legislation does not include as many health provisions as the CAA of 2021, it does include anticipated relief...
MZQ Beacon Alert - December 27, 2022 In this Edition: "Late in the afternoon on December 23, 2022, the Administration issued Affordable Care Act FAQ #56, and in doing so gave a little holiday gift to all group health plans nationwide. The guidance establishes limited...