Welcome back to the Bar! We’re still writing 2022 on our bar tabs, but with the new year comes the possibility that the Public Health Emergency (PHE) from HHS and the COVID emergency declaration from the President might soon be ending! What are the implications for employers and their group health plans? And in Last Call, with all the talk of PHEs and HHS, J.D. explores the world of congressional acronyms ..read more

The Bar on Healthcare – December 2022 That Was The Year That Was Happy Holidays from the Bar! In our special year-end wrap up episode, J.D. and Kerri count down their nominees for the court cases, laws and regulations that had the biggest impact on employer health plans in 2022. And in Last Call, J.D. and Kerri reveal the Bar on Healthcare’s inaugural Person of the Year ..read more

It’s Halloween at the Bar! And what better way to celebrate spooky season than with the Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC)? Our special guest Ed Doherty helps us understand this new filing requirement and shows us there’s nothing to be afraid of! During Last Call, J.D. celebrates the return of blockbuster movies to the big screen ..read more

The Bar on Healthcare – September 2022: The Inflation Reduction Act Welcome back to the Bar! J.D. and Kerri return from summer break to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act’s effects on healthcare, including prescription drug pricing, changes to Medicare, and ACA exchange subsidies. And in Last Call, J.D. reminds us to always keep our heads in the game – or at least our eyes on the big screen.   ..read more

Welcome back to The Bar! This month, J.D. and Kerri discuss the impact on state law from the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, the Biden Administration’s Executive Order protecting abortion access, and the prospect of federal and state legislation. And in Last Call, J.D. gives us a preview of coming attractions at The Bar.  ..read more

We bring you a special report on the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Center, which has overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Kerri and JD discuss some of the initial effects on employee health plans, from ERISA pre-emption to travel and lodging benefits to mental health parity.   ..read more

It’s summertime at the Bar! Join JD, Kerri, and their special guests—Aon legal consultants Abbey Hendricks and Rachel Arnedt, authors of Aon’s “All About Leave” newsletter covering paid family leave, paid sick leave, and the state, municipal and local laws that govern them. How can a company keep up with all the regulations? With All About Leave, of course. And in Last Call, JD pays tribute to a giant of the political punditry world.   ..read more

Welcome back to the Bar! In this episode, JD and Kerri tackle the possible ramifications of the leaked Supreme Court draft decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. What does it mean for employer health plans if Roe is overturned? What’s the impact of multiple state laws on abortion? Are there unintended consequences of expanded travel benefits?  And in Last Call, JD reminds us that Memorial Day is more than just another three day weekend.  ..read more

The Bar is open!  Join Kerri and J.D. as they tackle a trio of topics—public exchanges, mental health parity, and single-payer healthcare—that have been under the radar during the pandemic.  And in Last Call, our podcasters hope for warmer weather and the strains of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” as J.D. addresses the Major League Baseball lockout.  You’re always welcome at The Bar!   Additional Information:  What is MHPAEA? The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) | CMS Read the report to Congress from DOL, HHS and Treasury: 2022 MHPAEA Report to Cong ..read more

The Bar is open for the New Year!  Join J.D. and Kerri as they discuss the Supreme Court rulings in the OSHA and CMS vaccine mandate cases, as well as what the change in mayoral administrations means for NYC’s vaccine mandate and new rules around insurers and at-home COVID tests. And in Last Call, it’s back to the Supremes, as JD shouts out the justices for keeping us on our toes on ruling days. You’re always welcome at The Bar!  ..read more