HIPAA Rights for Minors
Healthcare

HIPAA Rights for Minors

In 1996 President Clinton signed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996(HIPAA) into law. Establishing that every American’s health information is confidential, and the people have a right to pick and choose who may access it.  While many would assume otherwise, this includes minors. When it comes to a child receiving care, a … Continue reading

Employer Wellness Programs: ADA and ACA
Affordable Care Act / Healthcare / Politics

Employer Wellness Programs: ADA and ACA

The rising cost of health benefits and prevalence of chronic diseases has increased the significance of employer wellness programs. These programs encourage healthier lifestyles and may help reduce health care costs, with numerous large firms suggesting that the programs save the average employer $3.27 for every dollar spent on them. The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions … Continue reading