The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has finalized a one-year extension of telehealth prescribing flexibilities for controlled substances, extending the policy through December 31, 2025. This extension allows healthcare providers to continue prescribing Schedule II-V controlled substances via telehealth without requiring an in-person visit. The decision was made in response to the ongoing need for accessible…
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New Overtime Rules for 2025 Overview Starting January 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor will implement new overtime rules to ensure fair compensation for employees working more than 40 hours per week. These rules significantly change salary thresholds and expand overtime protections. Key Points Increased Salary Threshold New Threshold: Salaried workers earning less than…
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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…
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The 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…
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The 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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