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Helping Clients Avoid Telehealth Fraud

Extensis

The Peterson-KFF HealthSystemTracker analyzed data from March 2019 through August 2021 and found that telehealth usage grew 13% within the first six months of the pandemic (compared to less than 1% before it began). In August 2021, usage rates plateaued at around 8%. But this rise in popularity didn’t come without some drawbacks.

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HR Risk Management: A Practitioner’s Guide

Analytics in HR

They also need to ensure pay equity and inclusive employee benefits offering. Doing so will support compliance with regulatory requirements and help employees feel like they are being treated impartially. Ensuring compliance Legal battles cost time and money, and employers are always vulnerable to them. Compliance.

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Retirees Are Re-entering the Workforce: What It Means for Employers

Zenefits

The COVID-19 pandemic spurred a mass exodus of employees quitting their jobs, also known as the “Great Resignation.” Research shows that the top reasons people left their jobs in 2021 are low pay and no advancement opportunities. Retirement-aged employees, as well, found themselves heading for the door.

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Human resources tech trends to watch in 2021

Business Management Daily

From time tracking to virtual onboarding, HR tools can help make life easier for employers and employees. Businesses are focused on maintaining productivity, deploying digital tools to support remote work, and improving collaboration as hybrid and remote work models continue in 2021. Tools to manage talent or manage employees.

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COVID could impact your ACA Applicable Large Employer status for 2021

Business Management Daily

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic may change some businesses’ status as an Applicable Large Employer (ALE) under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for 2021. In addition, the pandemic has created other healthcare-related challenges for employers to navigate. Determining if your business is an Applicable Large Employer.

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White House to End COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: What This Means for Employers

Extensis

This includes evaluating employee benefits. Employers must be prepared to abide by new health plan requirements as well as consider how these updates may alter their overall benefit strategy going forward. Now, the convenience and accessibility have made it an integral part of employee benefits.

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11 more startups compete in Pitchfest round 2

HRExecutive

Eleven more startups presented Wednesday morning at the 2021 HR Technology Conference & Exposition Pitchfest competition contending for the $25,000 grand prize. Related: 2021 Pitchfest kicks off at HR Tech. These solutions are among the 33 new technologies competing at this year’s conference. Consult.),