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EPIC Welcomes Noah Bruni

Bruni joins the Northeast Region as Vice President, Commercial Lines EPIC is proud to announce that Noah Bruni has joined the firm as Vice President, Commercial Lines. In his new role, Bruni will be serving as a client advisor, working with mid-market companies for their commercial insurance needs in the Northeast. “We are very excited to have Noah join our expanding team in New England” says Patrick Canavan, New England Growth Leader for EPIC. “Noah’s presence allows us to further expand our reach into southern New England and provide our unique solutions to Southern New England mid-market …

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So Now I Have Global Healthcare Benefits Considerations?

… in-pats here in the U.S., or have remote workers who have taken the opportunity to move to Lisbon, Quebec City or Timbuktu, your employee benefits need an integrated approach and a global support network to keep up. Trust us on this. We speak your language and theirs, too. Benefits professionals don’t have to struggle to level up if they have a knowledgeable and globally connected partner working to support their best interests. You’re competing for top talent that knows no borders. Still, benefits professionals are finding that their tried-and-true benefits strategy, which has served …

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EPIC Welcomes Craig Joslin

… Growth Leader for EPIC. “A business professional who actually does care about you as the employer and the experience of your trusted employees—executing every step of the way.” Joslin joins EPIC from McGriff where he was responsible for creating new business relationships as well as managing a growing book of business. He worked closely with a team of experienced benefits professionals, and he successfully assisted clients in managing all the complexities associated with employee benefits plans. Craig brings 19 years of experience in changing employee benefit program decisions for Atlanta-based employers. Learn more about our Employee Benefits Practice.

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Compliance Matters Newsletter | April 2024

Let our team help you navigate the ever-changing benefits compliance landscape each month. Check out this month’s latest alerts, additional updates, and resources hot off the press: Employee Benefits Compliance Alerts This month’s Compliance Matters newsletter provides a comprehensive review of the following topics. To obtain your copy, please use the form below to download. Fiduciary Duties Include Broker Compensation Disclosures Employer Options for Offering Retiree Coverage 2024 State Regulation Series: San Francisco HCSO Download this month’s alerts “*” indicates required fields First Name*Last Name*Company*Job Title*Email Address* Newsletter Subscription Yes, please deliver to …

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UnitedHealthcare-Owned Change Healthcare’s Ransomware Attack Has Widespread Implications

Viewpoints from Craig Hasday Updated March 7, 2024 The healthcare industry has become increasingly reliant on digital technologies to streamline processes, improve patient care, and enhance overall efficiency.  However, with this digital transformation comes the risk of cyber threats and data breaches that can have far-reaching consequences. One such incident that has garnered significant attention is the cyber breach at Change Healthcare, a leading healthcare technology company owned by UnitedHealthcare. Change Healthcare is a key player in the healthcare industry, providing a wide range of services and solutions to healthcare providers, payers, and patients. The company’s systems contain …

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Compliance Matters Newsletter | March 2024

Let our team help you navigate the ever-changing benefits compliance landscape each month. Check out this month’s latest alerts, additional updates, and resources hot off the press: Employee Benefits Compliance Alerts This month’s Compliance Matters newsletter provides a comprehensive review of the following topics. To obtain your copy, please use the form below to download. Class Action Suit Alleges Fiduciary Duty Breach RxDC Round Three Is Coming Florida Enacts Prescription Drug Reform Act Taxation Rules for Various Employee Benefits 2024 State Regulation Series: Illinois EHB Disclosure Download this month’s alerts “*” indicates required fields First Name*Last …

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Benefits Curve | Empowering Plan Sponsors to Create Successful Retirement Plans

… specialists – Jason Hamilton, Director of Retirement, and Charles Brown, EA, MSEA, QPA, QKA, CSPO, Consulting Actuary – was moderated by Sherry Pitcher, Senior Consultant, EPIC Employee Benefits. What We Covered: What Secure Act 2.0 legislation means for plan sponsors and how to take action Fiduciary risk mitigation and best practices Industry changes, including mergers and acquisitions and plan alternatives like pooled employer plans (PEPs) Financial wellbeing and employee engagement View the recording Sign up for Benefits Curve Employer Risk Event Notifications You’ll receive invitations to our upcoming webinars covering timely employee benefits risk topics, with actionable takeaways. SUBSCRIBE NOW

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Fiduciary Rule Changes Require Better Plan Management

… of failing to negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs for its employee health plans – which allegedly resulted in millions of dollars in overpayments for generic drugs. One example cited in the formal complaint alleges that the J&J plan paid $10,200 for a generic multiple sclerosis drug called Teriflunomide, which costs no more than $77 at retail pharmacies. The suit alleges that J&J was negligent in monitoring the activities of their pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), which contracted to pay unreasonable drug costs at the expense of the plan participants and beneficiaries without securing corresponding benefits for them. The

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