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KJ Wagner

Leadership biography KJ Wagner is a 25-year industry veteran of global institutional brokers. As president of the West Region, KJ’s primary responsibilities are to accelerate the growth and success of the EPIC Risk Management Consulting, Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits and Private Client operations across the West. With a strong track record of business results and broad insurance industry leadership, he is committed to driving innovation in the insurance industry. KJ is experienced at coordinating internal resources and managing executive relationships within the insurance carrier community, which creates a coordinated transition for clients and ensures that EPIC will remain …

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Tim Brenneman

Leadership biography Tim Brenneman is responsible for leading the personal and private client business at EPIC and is one of the leaders of EPIC Select. He joined in November 2019 when EPIC acquired Cook Maran, where he was executive vice president leading the Personal Insurance & Private Client business units. While at Cook Maran, Tim built a significant personal insurance organization with a dedicated sales team and separate service platforms for the agency’s private client and middle-market business. A graduate from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, with a BA in Business Administration, Tim began his insurance career at …

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De Minimis Wellness Incentives – Why Wait?

… a 10-cup food processor to help employees cook at home App subscription – award a subscription to an app for mindfulness/meditation, meal delivery or fitness Books – whether on a given wellness topic or a blank journal, both are great options for relaxation Consider your company’s unique culture, senior leadership support, budget and time to administer these incentives. Better yet, survey your employees! Get them engaged in planning the experiences and incentives that mean the most to them. The EPIC Wellness & Heath Management team is always ready to jumpstart these conversations and keeps a constant eye on EEOC guidance …

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Healthcare Change May Come from Laws Passed in Final Days of Trump Administration

Clearly, the President of the United States (POTUS) has a full agenda; he is consumed with pandemic mitigation, environmental concerns, financial stimulus payments and a host of other priorities – but there should be no doubt that healthcare change is coming. Viewpoints from Craig Hasday President Biden’s first step was to expand the open enrollment window for individual coverage on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges until May 15. This is largely an optics move since anyone with a loss of coverage would experience a qualifying event, triggering an enrollment option at any time. The transition of leadership in Washington …

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The Rise of Telemedicine: Minimizing Malpractice and Patient Safety Risks for Hospitals and Health Systems

… Institutions should review medical staff by-laws and credentialing processes with medical staff leadership and consider revising by-laws and processes to incorporate the use of telemedicine care. Care should be taken to ensure that administration of medication and controlled substances maintains or improves upon in-person medication management. If evaluation of a patient through a telemedicine platform proves less effective than in-person care, mitigate the risk by arranging an in-person appointment. Conclusion The sudden and rapid adoption of telemedicine on a broad basis is a welcome event in the medical community, yet it is not without …

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The Rise of Telemedicine: Minimizing Malpractice and Patient Safety Risks for Physicians and Physician Practices

… more effective evaluation of a patient can be performed in person, providers should find a way to do so safely. Ensure thorough documentation of telemedicine care is performed and that it supports reasoning, logic and differential diagnosis. Lastly, although dated, the American Medical Association has a document that outlines each state’s definition and requirements of a physician-patient relationship via telemedicine. Institutions should review medical staff by-laws and credentialing processes with medical staff leadership and consider revising by-laws and processes to incorporate the use of telemedicine care. Care should be taken to ensure that administration of medication

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EEOC Proposed Wellness Rules Addressing Permitted Incentive Limits

… allowing health-contingent programs that are part of a group health plan to instead follow HIPAA wellness program incentive limits. On January 20, 2021, the Biden Administration withdrew publication of the proposed rules from the Federal Register for review and approval by the newly appointed EEOC chair. It is common for a new administration to hold and sometimes freeze proposed legislation that has not been published or is not yet active to give time for review by new and incoming leadership. Background In 2016, the EEOC issued rules to clarify its position on how employer wellness programs could be offered

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Pharmacy Solutions

… the industry. We look outside the parameters to create more opportunities for your business—and more ways to deliver benefits to your employees. By constantly innovating simple and measurable solutions to complex healthcare issues, we are establishing a new normal amid the ever-changing landscape of employee engagement, health and economics. As no one solution fits every company, we are dedicated to finding the right formula—providing the flexibility and creativity to meet your needs today, tomorrow and into the future. Leadership Adding Value, Not Cost In a world where large consulting firms operate as publicly-traded enterprises, the …

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