The Phia Group Blog

By: Kelly E. Dempsey, Esq. For generations of sickle cell disease (SCD) patients, the suffering has been unbearable – with no end in sight. SCD, an inherited genetic red blood cell disorder that affects hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen…

By: David Ostrowsky The ills of the American healthcare system, namely an undue administrative burden on healthcare providers and a labor supply not keeping pace with the demand for services, have been well documented. But now, as we grind through…

By: David Ostrowsky A year later … and how (relatively) little has changed in the state of Massachusetts healthcare. Last November, the Massachusetts Association of Health Plans (MAHP) Annual Conference focused on healthcare challenges and opportunities – both from a…

By: Cindy Merrell, Esq. Does a self-funded ERISA plan have a right of recovery from a minor’s third-party liability claim? The answer is yes. However, there are various factors that can influence the Plan’s recovery in these circumstances. Federal courts…

By Jen McCormick, Esq. and David Ostrowsky From a healthcare standpoint, two of the most significant byproducts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been the exploding popularity of Telemedicine, the practice of providing medical and mental health services remotely, and a…

  Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation In the complex world of health care, knowledge is power and transparency is the key to informed decision-making. As health plan vendors and issuers of group and individual coverage, you are pivotal in shaping…