The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a 2.9% cut to physician payments for 2025. Here are the key points: Payment Reduction: The cut is part of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule for 2025, resulting in a conversion factor of $32.35, down from $33.29 in 2024. Reasons for the Cut: The…
Read MoreThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Finalizes Changes to Premerger Notification Form The Federal Trade Commission voted unanimously to finalize changes to the premerger notification form and associated instructions and the premerger notification rules implementing the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act. The final rule implements changes that will improve the ability of the FTC and the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice…
Read MoreThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) began enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) after releasing its final rule and guidance in April 2024. The EEOC filed its first three lawsuits under the PWFA and settled a fourth case involving pregnancy discrimination. Employers are reminded of their obligations under the PWFA, especially regarding accommodations for…
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