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The Forum Redux

July 21, 2022

After a three-year hiatus, The Phia Forum resumed on July 11th, exclusively geared toward Independent Consultation and Evaluation (“ICE”) clients, many of whom have been using Phia’s health care cost containment services for over two decades. During the two days…

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By: Ron E. Peck, Esq. Many – from neighbors to the media – are buzzing about the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, handed down by the Supreme Court.  Of course, many (most?) of those people discussing this case…

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  Health insurance plans generally have limitations in benefits regarding the type of treatment a patient receives and where they receive treatment. For example, if a health plan provides no out-of-network coverage but a patient visits a provider not within…

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  The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) is a 2008 federal law that amended the Mental Health Parity Act of 1996 (MHPA). This law ensures people with mental health and substance use disorders are offered benefits comparable to those for  medical/surgical…

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  The No Surprises Act was passed to protect patients from unexpected medical bills from out-of-network providers. The details of the Act can be confusing, so we’re here to explain whom it affects, how it will impact costs, and other details.  …

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  COVID-19 has affected employees throughout the world, causing millions to work from home or forcing them out of work completely. The pandemic has completely reshaped America’s labor force, so how will the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine change the…

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