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November 6, 2020

Medical Underwriting, Pre-Existing Conditions, and Healthcare

With open enrollment now on the doorstep for 2020, it is reasonable to assume health insurance companies have pretty much solidified their 2021 offerings. They do not wait until the last minute to determine plans for the coming year. Likewise, brokers are looking at all the possible options they can offer employers. Meanwhile, politicians and consumers are worried about how much coverage one should expect. That is a matter of medical underwriting, pre-existing conditions, and a number of other factors – all of which add up to define how healthcare is delivered in this country. Medical underwriting and pre-existing conditions…

March 25, 2020

HIPAA Checklist For 2020 And Beyond

Every healthcare provider must meet the requirements laid out by HIPAA, also known as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This legislation dictates how healthcare providers must handle patient information to ensure privacy and security. Though the bill was signed into law in 1996, it has been adapted over the years to keep up with technological advances and streamlined processes in the healthcare industry. So, how can you be HIPAA compliant in 2020? Is there a HIPAA audit checklist template for your business? And finally, what are the most important factors when developing your own HIPAA privacy checklist? Read…

December 20, 2018

Keeping healthy during the Winter season

The warm weather is behind us and the snap of morning frost has arrived. The ‘big’ coats are out, our hands are in pockets and we can see our breath in the cold air. We may crank up the central heating and hibernate under the duvet to keep the chills at bay, however there’s more you can do for your immune systems to ward off those coughs and sneezes that creep up on us at this time of year. Keeping your mind and body in good spirits Laughter is best medicine! Nourish your mental and physical well-being by sharing time…

November 25, 2016

Increase School Engagement Through Sports

Sports play a large role in many students’ lives and as such, they also tend to improve them for the better by: enhancing their overall health, motivating them to do better on schoolwork, and teaching them life skills like teamwork and being a graceful winner or loser. Student athletics have been proven not only to improve a child’s physical ability and development, but their cognitive and reasoning skills as well. Therefore, not only is the student athlete on a greater path to success individually, but the community as a whole often comes together to support them, increasing school engagement and…