May 28, 2021 | Announcements, Cancer, Colon Cancer, Compliance, Preventive Care, USPSTF
On May 18th, the United States Preventive Services Task Force added a new recommendation regarding colonoscopies. The current guidance recommends colorectal cancer screenings for adults aged 50 to 75 years (“A” designation), while the new recommendation extends...
Jan 11, 2021 | Compliance, Preventive Care, Regulatory, USPSTF
During 2020, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released the following A & B recommendations: Behavioral counseling to promote healthy diet/physical activity for cardiovascular disease prevention in adults with cardiovascular risk factors; Behavioral...
Nov 6, 2020 | Announcements, COVID-19, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Labor, IRS, News, Regulatory, USPSTF
In preparation for the widespread and rapid introduction of COVID-19 immunizations and other coronavirus preventive services, the Tri-Agencies (Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor, and Health and Human Services) have issued interim Final Regulations updating...
Feb 17, 2020 | Affordable Care Act, Announcements, Compliance, Health Care Reform, Specialty Drugs, USPSTF
Per the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employer-sponsored health plans will be required to cover the HIV specialty drugs Pruvada and Descovy at 100% beginning their first plan year following June 19, 2020. The requirement follows a United States Preventive Services Task...
