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Year: 2013

Congress Passes Bill to Address “Fiscal Cliff”: Hospitals Suffer Significant Payment Reductions

[01/02/13]

Posted on January 2, 2013 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

Late last night, Congress approved a bill to avoid the widespread tax increases and 2% across-the-board spending cuts known as the “fiscal cliff.”  While the legislation permanently raises taxes on individuals with incomes over $400,000 and couples making over $450,000, it only delays the 2% across-the-board spending cuts (including Medicare reimbursements) for two months... READ MORE

Michigan’s New “Internet Privacy Protection Act”

[01/02/13]

Posted on January 2, 2013 in HR Insights for Health Care

Written by: Jonathon A. Rabin

Michigan Governor Signs “Internet Privacy Protection Act.” The Basics of the New Michigan Law On December 28, 2012, Governor Rick Snyder of Michigan signed into law the Internet Privacy Protection Act.  In general, the law, which takes effect immediately, prohibits an employer from requesting that an employee or applicant disclose or provide access to... READ MORE

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