https://simplecast.com The Bar on Healthcare A monthly podcast highlighting changes to US health care public policy. Join hosts Kerri Willis and Ed Doherty of Aon's Compliance and Policy Consulting Group, as they discuss what these changes mean for both employers and employees. © 2026 The Bar on Healthcare en-us Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:52:01 +0000 http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare The Bar on Healthcare https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b87407bb-56d5-406c-95d0-46075bb251db/58142f8d-01e6-48c4-98b0-e567748f0634/3000x3000/60854458c4d1acdf4e1c2f79c4137142d85d78e379bdafbd69bd34c85f5819ad.jpg?aid=rss_feed http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare episodic A monthly podcast highlighting changes to US health care public policy. Join hosts Kerri Willis and Ed Doherty of Aon's Compliance and Policy Consulting Group, as they discuss what these changes mean for both employers and employees. Aon false https://feeds.simplecast.com/_FW5ou8_ healthcare, health care reform, health reform, US health care, affordable care act, ACA, Obamacare, health care legislation Aon don.moorhead@aon.com 68691d6b-8e1c-4cfa-8bb9-e2196361e257 A New View on Transparency Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare A New View on Transparency Aon 00:19:00 Welcome back to the Bar! Congress and the Department of Labor were at it again, with the latter releasing new proposed regulations on transparency for PBMs and the former passing legislation on similar topics a few days later. Kerri and Ed discuss what’s in the law, what’s in the regulations, and what comes next. And in Last Call, Kerri celebrates last weekend's Academy Awards with an amazing stat about one of this year’s nominees. Welcome back to the Bar! Congress and the Department of Labor were at it again, with the latter releasing new proposed regulations on transparency for PBMs and the former passing legislation on similar topics a few days later. Kerri and Ed discuss what’s in the law, what’s in the regulations, and what comes next. And in Last Call, Kerri celebrates last weekend's Academy Awards with an amazing stat about one of this year’s nominees. false full 71 627165a1-a2a7-46d7-b941-d0268583ef02 New Year, New Guidance Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Ed Doherty, Kerri Willis) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare New Year, New Guidance Ed Doherty, Kerri Willis 00:26:51 Happy New Year from the Bar! Usually, we’re pouring your favorite beverage, but now we’re also poring over new guidance around provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill related to telehealth in high-deductible health plans, direct primary care arrangements, and onsite clinics. We also have an update on some fiduciary litigation. And in Last Call, Ed channels his inner Frodo and salutes the 25th anniversary of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Happy New Year from the Bar! Usually, we’re pouring your favorite beverage, but now we’re also poring over new guidance around provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill related to telehealth in high-deductible health plans, direct primary care arrangements, and onsite clinics. We also have an update on some fiduciary litigation. And in Last Call, Ed channels his inner Frodo and salutes the 25th anniversary of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. healthcare, employer health false full 70 c7f94027-8007-464f-933a-6456497e0ca4 The Cost of Drugs Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:03:34 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare The Cost of Drugs Aon 00:14:26 The Bar on Healthcare –The Cost of Drugs Welcome back to the Bar! This month, Kerri and Ed discuss the administration’s latest efforts to lower prescription drug price, including transparency efforts, “most favored nation” pricing, and direct-to-consumer programs. Also, a new GLP-1 program might affect employer group health plans, but how? And in Last Call, Kerri salutes the winners of the first true World Series in three decades. The Bar on Healthcare –The Cost of Drugs Welcome back to the Bar! This month, Kerri and Ed discuss the administration’s latest efforts to lower prescription drug price, including transparency efforts, “most favored nation” pricing, and direct-to-consumer programs. Also, a new GLP-1 program might affect employer group health plans, but how? And in Last Call, Kerri salutes the winners of the first true World Series in three decades. false full 69 0308be7f-0141-40f5-905c-015582bec09a We're back! Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare We're back! Aon 00:15:26 Welcome back to the Bar! Summer Break is over, and there’s a lot to discuss. But first, welcome back to one of the original proprietors of the Bar, Kerri Willis, who joins Ed Doherty to discuss the Independent Dispute Resolution process that was created as part of the No Surprises Act. The process has created some surprising outcomes that may be interesting to those who run employer group health plans. And in Last Call, Ed asks “What’s your sign…no, what’s your sign really?” Welcome back to the Bar! Summer Break is over, and there’s a lot to discuss. But first, welcome back to one of the original proprietors of the Bar, Kerri Willis, who joins Ed Doherty to discuss the Independent Dispute Resolution process that was created as part of the No Surprises Act. The process has created some surprising outcomes that may be interesting to those who run employer group health plans. And in Last Call, Ed asks “What’s your sign…no, what’s your sign really?” false full 68 0ed291a9-cf83-4a21-997b-44336ee4a6a2 One Big, Beautiful…Law? Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare One Big, Beautiful…Law? Aon 00:27:02 It’s summertime at the Bar! Ed is joined this month by co-host Abbey Hendricks to discuss all the particulars of the Reconciliation bill and its effect on employee benefits, including changes to Medicaid, Health Savings Accounts, paid family and medical leave, student loans and more. Then at Last Call, Ed celebrates a very special 60th birthday (or two). It’s summertime at the Bar! Ed is joined this month by co-host Abbey Hendricks to discuss all the particulars of the Reconciliation bill and its effect on employee benefits, including changes to Medicaid, Health Savings Accounts, paid family and medical leave, student loans and more. Then at Last Call, Ed celebrates a very special 60th birthday (or two). false full 67 501ac1b8-8b9c-422a-96c3-df8574671276 The End of an Era at the Bar Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare The End of an Era at the Bar Aon 00:17:55 Welcome back to the Bar! This month, Ed and JD continue to discuss the budget reconciliation bill, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The guys look into their crystal ball to see what they think might be in or out as the final bill begins to take shape. And in Last Call, JD bids us all a fond farewell as he rides off into the sunset. From all of us at the Bar, we say “Don’t cry because it’s over…laugh because we stuck someone else with the bar tab.” Good luck, JD, we’ll miss you! Welcome back to the Bar! This month, Ed and JD continue to discuss the budget reconciliation bill, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The guys look into their crystal ball to see what they think might be in or out as the final bill begins to take shape. And in Last Call, JD bids us all a fond farewell as he rides off into the sunset. From all of us at the Bar, we say “Don’t cry because it’s over…laugh because we stuck someone else with the bar tab.” Good luck, JD, we’ll miss you! false full 66 6c1e2cbc-6fff-4c0c-b6c3-24de9bd566ff One Big, Beautiful Podcast (and Two Executive Orders) Tue, 27 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare One Big, Beautiful Podcast (and Two Executive Orders) Aon 00:15:43 Welcome back to the Bar! This month, JD and Ed break down the flurry of activity coming from Washington DC on both the legislative and executive front. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has provisions that employer group health plans will find interesting, and two executive orders pertaining to prescription medication pricing have been issued. And in Last Call, JD remembers everyone’s favorite bar patron, accountant and one-liner machine George Wendt. Welcome back to the Bar! This month, JD and Ed break down the flurry of activity coming from Washington DC on both the legislative and executive front. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has provisions that employer group health plans will find interesting, and two executive orders pertaining to prescription medication pricing have been issued. And in Last Call, JD remembers everyone’s favorite bar patron, accountant and one-liner machine George Wendt. false full 65 2915ad57-77fe-4a9b-a34d-23de33d3e18b Standing Room Only at the Bar Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare Standing Room Only at the Bar Aon 00:15:45 Welcome back to The Bar, under (partial) new management! In this month’s episode, we welcome our new co-host, Ed Doherty, who is mixing up a happy hour’s worth of employer group health plan analysis. JD and Ed discuss the basics of two court cases, Lewandowski v Johnson and Johnson and Stern v JP Morgan Chase and Co. that have to do with a group health plans and their fiduciary duty to their members. Ed breaks down why one case was tossed out and the other remains. And in Last Call, JD challenges a rule that many of us have followed for a long time. Welcome back to The Bar, under (partial) new management! In this month’s episode, we welcome our new co-host, Ed Doherty, who is mixing up a happy hour’s worth of employer group health plan analysis. JD and Ed discuss the basics of two court cases, Lewandowski v Johnson and Johnson and Stern v JP Morgan Chase and Co. that have to do with a group health plans and their fiduciary duty to their members. Ed breaks down why one case was tossed out and the other remains. And in Last Call, JD challenges a rule that many of us have followed for a long time. false full 64 e63cbb2d-27f0-4d31-9e7d-acc1462f12ab Smokers and Surcharges Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:40:34 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare Smokers and Surcharges Aon 00:14:39 It’s nearly Spring at the Bar! The Bar is a smoke-free environment, but JD and Kerri are keeping an eye on a lawsuit involving tobacco surcharges that employer group health plans charge, and the rules they have to follow. Then we have an update on some of the new regulations coming from the Trump administration about open enrollment on the ACA exchanges. And in a Last Call we never wanted to hear, JD bids a fond farewell to Kerri. Best of luck Kerri, come back and visit The Bar any time! It’s nearly Spring at the Bar! The Bar is a smoke-free environment, but JD and Kerri are keeping an eye on a lawsuit involving tobacco surcharges that employer group health plans charge, and the rules they have to follow. Then we have an update on some of the new regulations coming from the Trump administration about open enrollment on the ACA exchanges. And in a Last Call we never wanted to hear, JD bids a fond farewell to Kerri. Best of luck Kerri, come back and visit The Bar any time! false full 63 a72ff010-ad51-4d23-8d31-be66a7c06f82 The End of a Court Case, The Start of an Executive Order Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:30:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare The End of a Court Case, The Start of an Executive Order Aon 00:14:47 Welcome back to the Bar! It’s cold outside, so we’re keeping warm by staying up to date on the latest from the courts and the White House. Kerri and JD discuss the outcome of Lewandowski v. Johnson and Johnson et al., a case about pharmacy benefit managers and ERISA. They also discuss the newest executive order from the White House, this one on IVF. And in Last Call, well, let’s just say JD had an egg-cellent idea. Welcome back to the Bar! It’s cold outside, so we’re keeping warm by staying up to date on the latest from the courts and the White House. Kerri and JD discuss the outcome of Lewandowski v. Johnson and Johnson et al., a case about pharmacy benefit managers and ERISA. They also discuss the newest executive order from the White House, this one on IVF. And in Last Call, well, let’s just say JD had an egg-cellent idea. false full 62 c25e39fb-0d52-4c1a-a946-1b1a53e0a8f3 Congress Passes a Funding Bill Mon, 13 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare Congress Passes a Funding Bill Aon 00:18:04 Happy New Year from the Bar! Just before the holidays, Congress was poised to pass a government funding bill that had some long ranging effects on employer group health plans. That bill didn’t make it, but the one that passed still had some tangible effects. JD and Kerri discuss the effects of what Congress did, and what they didn’t do. Also, some updates on cases making their way through the courts to keep an eye on in 2025. And in Last Call, a delayed tribute to all those that help us bring this podcast to life. Cheers! Happy New Year from the Bar! Just before the holidays, Congress was poised to pass a government funding bill that had some long ranging effects on employer group health plans. That bill didn’t make it, but the one that passed still had some tangible effects. JD and Kerri discuss the effects of what Congress did, and what they didn’t do. Also, some updates on cases making their way through the courts to keep an eye on in 2025. And in Last Call, a delayed tribute to all those that help us bring this podcast to life. Cheers! false full 61 6290acce-bbfe-4959-8691-42e7fe95bdf7 After the Election Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare After the Election Aon 00:22:42 Welcome back to a jam-packed conversation at The Bar! From navigator funding for the ACA to reproductive health care, the election of 2024 will likely have wide ranging effects on employer group health plans. Join us as JD and Kerri break down how high risk pools, Medicaid reform, and even the Comstock Act might be part of the conversation over the next four years. Also, what do the new administration’s Cabinet picks mean for health care? And what about prescription drug prices? In Last Call, JD highlights some of the lesser known questions on the ballot. Welcome back to a jam-packed conversation at The Bar! From navigator funding for the ACA to reproductive health care, the election of 2024 will likely have wide ranging effects on employer group health plans. Join us as JD and Kerri break down how high risk pools, Medicaid reform, and even the Comstock Act might be part of the conversation over the next four years. Also, what do the new administration’s Cabinet picks mean for health care? And what about prescription drug prices? In Last Call, JD highlights some of the lesser known questions on the ballot. false full 59 3e8019cf-5c93-4649-b3b5-c68497f48a63 Election Special Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare Election Special Aon 00:16:18 It's election season at The Bar! We're hanging our red, white and blue bunting and the Uncle Sam hats have never been taller. Join J.D. and Kerri for this important discussion of how the outcome of the 2024 election might affect employer group health plans. And in Last Call, JD salutes the unsung heroes of democracy who make the election happen. It's election season at The Bar! We're hanging our red, white and blue bunting and the Uncle Sam hats have never been taller. Join J.D. and Kerri for this important discussion of how the outcome of the 2024 election might affect employer group health plans. And in Last Call, JD salutes the unsung heroes of democracy who make the election happen. false full 58 43941f1d-7b0a-4ef9-ba92-34d436526c74 ERISA turns 50 See Kerri's tribute cake here:

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]]> ERISA turns 50 Aon 00:18:20 Put on your party hats and join us at the Bar! It’s a celebration of the 50th anniversary of ERISA, one of the most consequential pieces of legislation for healthcare plans. Kerri and JD discuss the history and impact of the law, and what might lie ahead when it comes to issues like pre-emption and disclosures. And in Last Call, JD says farewell to a great actors and certainly one of our favorite voices of all time. Put on your party hats and join us at the Bar! It’s a celebration of the 50th anniversary of ERISA, one of the most consequential pieces of legislation for healthcare plans. Kerri and JD discuss the history and impact of the law, and what might lie ahead when it comes to issues like pre-emption and disclosures. And in Last Call, JD says farewell to a great actors and certainly one of our favorite voices of all time. false full 57 b0fe0420-f18a-4758-831c-7fd6285b6667 A Farewell to Chevron Thu, 25 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare A Farewell to Chevron Aon 00:17:36 Welcome back to the Bar, where Kerri and J.D. are having a farewell toast to the administrative law concept of “Chevron deference.” The reversal of this decades-old precedent could have long ranging effects on employer group health plans, so we discuss the implications and what comes next. In Last Call, J.D. pays tribute to the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Welcome back to the Bar, where Kerri and J.D. are having a farewell toast to the administrative law concept of “Chevron deference.” The reversal of this decades-old precedent could have long ranging effects on employer group health plans, so we discuss the implications and what comes next. In Last Call, J.D. pays tribute to the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. false full 56 54d45442-85c5-4b2c-809c-c2c896137f1d Tracking the Courts Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:08:01 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare Tracking the Courts Aon 00:18:39 Summer is in full swing at the Bar, but the courts aren’t quite done for the term yet. This month, Kerri and JD cover two cases that will affect employer group health plans. The first is Food and Drug Administration v Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, where the Supreme Court ruled that mifepristone could remain on the market. Also, we break down a narrow ruling in the appellate court in Braidwood v Becerra, a case about preventative care in the ACA. And in Last Call, JD and Kerri pay tribute to one of the Bar’s favorite Canadians and actors, Donald Sutherland. Summer is in full swing at the Bar, but the courts aren’t quite done for the term yet. This month, Kerri and JD cover two cases that will affect employer group health plans. The first is Food and Drug Administration v Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, where the Supreme Court ruled that mifepristone could remain on the market. Also, we break down a narrow ruling in the appellate court in Braidwood v Becerra, a case about preventative care in the ACA. And in Last Call, JD and Kerri pay tribute to one of the Bar’s favorite Canadians and actors, Donald Sutherland. false full 55 9052a13f-088c-4948-8a7b-1923dc4a581c New Privacy and Non-Discrimination Regulations Tue, 4 Jun 2024 15:35:34 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare New Privacy and Non-Discrimination Regulations Aon 00:18:00 It’s summertime at the Bar, and that means one thing: new regulations! HHS has issued some new HIPAA rules around reproductive healthcare. JD and Kerri break down what’s new. Also, there are some new non-discrimination regulations from the ACA around gender identity and sexual orientation. And during last call, JD channels his inner restaurant critic to discuss, what else, the 2024 Olympics. It’s summertime at the Bar, and that means one thing: new regulations! HHS has issued some new HIPAA rules around reproductive healthcare. JD and Kerri break down what’s new. Also, there are some new non-discrimination regulations from the ACA around gender identity and sexual orientation. And during last call, JD channels his inner restaurant critic to discuss, what else, the 2024 Olympics. false full 54 50a29419-67b8-4eac-bdac-53db57ed5475 Live From Albuquerque! Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare Live From Albuquerque! Aon 00:25:59 The Bar is open and back on the road! Join JD and Kerri at the Albuquerque Health Forum, where we kick off election season, and give an update on a handful of issues, including the prospect of new Pharmacy Benefit Manager legislation, mental health parity rules, and healthcare fiduciary lawsuits. There’s also an update on ERISA, or as we at the Bar call it, the Full Employment for Benefit Lawyers Act. In Last Call, Kerri has a basketball-related dilemma. The Bar is open and back on the road! Join JD and Kerri at the Albuquerque Health Forum, where we kick off election season, and give an update on a handful of issues, including the prospect of new Pharmacy Benefit Manager legislation, mental health parity rules, and healthcare fiduciary lawsuits. There’s also an update on ERISA, or as we at the Bar call it, the Full Employment for Benefit Lawyers Act. In Last Call, Kerri has a basketball-related dilemma. false full 53 a05564c7-6ed5-4667-a8c6-015b9c30d111 IVF Under the Microscope Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare IVF Under the Microscope Aon 00:16:03 Happy spring from your friends at the Bar! The recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are children has employers taking a second look at their family building benefits. Kerri and JD break down the ripple effects of this unanticipated change. And in Last Call, JD highlights the importance of staying in good shape over the holidays. Happy spring from your friends at the Bar! The recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are children has employers taking a second look at their family building benefits. Kerri and JD break down the ripple effects of this unanticipated change. And in Last Call, JD highlights the importance of staying in good shape over the holidays. false full 52 d51fd9a1-3354-4c42-8c09-86ea3824c333 The End of Chevron? Thu, 1 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare The End of Chevron? Aon 00:16:44 Welcome back, the Bar is open! This month, JD and Kerri discuss how two cases before the Supreme Court, Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce, may spell the end of Chevron deference, which would have a massive impact on how healthcare policy is administered. And in Last Call, J.D. eulogizes a fellow Fordham alum, Charles Osgood. Welcome back, the Bar is open! This month, JD and Kerri discuss how two cases before the Supreme Court, Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce, may spell the end of Chevron deference, which would have a massive impact on how healthcare policy is administered. And in Last Call, J.D. eulogizes a fellow Fordham alum, Charles Osgood. false full 51 670b81d5-84ca-4b3b-a89b-b9b478820993 What to Watch for in 2024 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 17:11:55 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare What to Watch for in 2024 Aon 00:15:19 Happy Holidays from your friends at the Bar! Forget wrapping up 2023, we’re on to 2024! J.D. and Kerri look into the crystal ball to see what we’re likely to be talking about next year, including the Supreme Court taking up a mifepristone case, pharmacy benefit manager reform and price transparency in Congress, and fiduciary litigation for healthcare plans. And in Last Call, J.D. and Kerri name The Bar’s Person of the Year. Happy Holidays from your friends at the Bar! Forget wrapping up 2023, we’re on to 2024! J.D. and Kerri look into the crystal ball to see what we’re likely to be talking about next year, including the Supreme Court taking up a mifepristone case, pharmacy benefit manager reform and price transparency in Congress, and fiduciary litigation for healthcare plans. And in Last Call, J.D. and Kerri name The Bar’s Person of the Year. false full 50 c64ec577-e5bb-44a1-9367-ad59f03df098 The ACA Exchanges and Employer Sponsored Plans Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:11:17 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare The ACA Exchanges and Employer Sponsored Plans Aon 00:16:16 The Bar on Healthcare – November 2023: The ACA and Employer Sponsored Plans Welcome back to the Bar! This month, J.D. and Kerri widen the lens to take a look at how healthcare coverage purchased through the ACA exchanges has affected employer sponsored plans. We also discuss changes to the Medicare trust fund. And in Last Call, J.D. eschews sports references for a story about a library book that was due during Prohibition. The Bar on Healthcare – November 2023: The ACA and Employer Sponsored Plans Welcome back to the Bar! This month, J.D. and Kerri widen the lens to take a look at how healthcare coverage purchased through the ACA exchanges has affected employer sponsored plans. We also discuss changes to the Medicare trust fund. And in Last Call, J.D. eschews sports references for a story about a library book that was due during Prohibition. health insurance, aca false full 49 bc43b8c9-a286-4559-abe1-36ce02f2a33d What Employers are Saying About Mental Health Parity Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:19:21 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare What Employers are Saying About Mental Health Parity Aon 00:17:57 Happy Halloween from the Bar! This month, J.D. and Kerri bring you a different perspective on the proposed mental health parity regulations. Employers are weighing in, and they’ve got questions, including what qualifies as an NQTL, telehealth, and when these regulations might take effect. And in Last Call, J.D. is looking forward to the World Series. Happy Halloween from the Bar! This month, J.D. and Kerri bring you a different perspective on the proposed mental health parity regulations. Employers are weighing in, and they’ve got questions, including what qualifies as an NQTL, telehealth, and when these regulations might take effect. And in Last Call, J.D. is looking forward to the World Series. healthcare, mental health parity, meantal health false full 48 c8739ae0-04b4-4e75-8ea6-68c42689bd5d Live from D.C. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare Live from D.C. Aon 00:25:29 The Bar takes one last summer road trip, this time visiting the nation’s capital to discuss the new mental health parity regulations. What do the new proposed regulations mean for employer group health plans, what are the compliance requirements, and what should plan sponsors expect in the coming months? We also discuss state pharmacy benefit manager reform, and the dreaded ERISA pre-emption. Finally, in Last Call, J.D. is ready for some football. The Bar takes one last summer road trip, this time visiting the nation’s capital to discuss the new mental health parity regulations. What do the new proposed regulations mean for employer group health plans, what are the compliance requirements, and what should plan sponsors expect in the coming months? We also discuss state pharmacy benefit manager reform, and the dreaded ERISA pre-emption. Finally, in Last Call, J.D. is ready for some football. false full 47 e16161a3-0f03-466e-b6de-f5ce05559e11 Mental Health Parity Thu, 24 Aug 2023 21:08:08 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare Mental Health Parity Aon 00:18:35 The Bar on Healthcare –August 2023: Mental Health Parity We’re in the dog days of summer (sorry, service animals only allowed in the Bar). This month, J.D. and Kerri go deep on the new mental health parity regulations, plus an update on the mifepristone case and an update on ERISA pre-emption. And during last call, J.D. conjures the power of the Netflix algorithm to recommend the unexpected hit of the summer. The Bar on Healthcare –August 2023: Mental Health Parity We’re in the dog days of summer (sorry, service animals only allowed in the Bar). This month, J.D. and Kerri go deep on the new mental health parity regulations, plus an update on the mifepristone case and an update on ERISA pre-emption. And during last call, J.D. conjures the power of the Netflix algorithm to recommend the unexpected hit of the summer. false full 46 331bc4c4-40ce-48f0-b619-5a0066898d53 Hot Regs Summer Fri, 28 Jul 2023 19:04:05 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare Hot Regs Summer Aon 00:19:43 The heat wave hasn’t slowed us down at The Bar—this month, J.D. and Kerri discuss the new regulations hot off the presses from Treasury, Labor and HHS! How “short” and “limited” is short term limited duration insurance? How will the IRS tax payments from employer-paid fixed indemnity policies? And what’s up with the new Mental Health Parity rules? And in Last Call, J.D. and Kerri channel their inner Siskel & Ebert and tout the return of the summer blockbusters! The heat wave hasn’t slowed us down at The Bar—this month, J.D. and Kerri discuss the new regulations hot off the presses from Treasury, Labor and HHS! How “short” and “limited” is short term limited duration insurance? How will the IRS tax payments from employer-paid fixed indemnity policies? And what’s up with the new Mental Health Parity rules? And in Last Call, J.D. and Kerri channel their inner Siskel & Ebert and tout the return of the summer blockbusters! false full 45 86f61448-37b2-4e7b-a122-d2fc210dbfdf The Dobbs Decision One Year Later Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:45:27 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare The Dobbs Decision One Year Later Aon 00:20:12 It’s summertime at the Bar, and while normally that means drinks with little umbrellas in them, this summer it means looking back at a consequential Supreme Court case, and the effect it has had on group health plans at both a federal and state level over the past 12 months. J.D. and Kerri also revisit ERISA pre-emption, the Braidwood case and the end of the COVID-19 pandemic era emergencies. In Last Call, J.D. gives us his July 4th weekend streaming picks. It’s summertime at the Bar, and while normally that means drinks with little umbrellas in them, this summer it means looking back at a consequential Supreme Court case, and the effect it has had on group health plans at both a federal and state level over the past 12 months. J.D. and Kerri also revisit ERISA pre-emption, the Braidwood case and the end of the COVID-19 pandemic era emergencies. In Last Call, J.D. gives us his July 4th weekend streaming picks. false full 44 1c831d8c-19f3-4b38-80e1-0965b135c861 Live From Philadelphia Fri, 19 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (J.D. Piro, Kerri Willis) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare Live From Philadelphia J.D. Piro, Kerri Willis 00:26:19 The City of Brotherly Love welcomes you to the Bar! This month, J.D. and Kerri give an update on a handful of topics affecting employer group health plans, including an update on what’s going both in the states and federally with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the Washington state long term care mandate, and updates on some important litigation working its way through the courts. And in Last Call, J.D. salutes Philadelphia and probably jinxes their basketball team. The City of Brotherly Love welcomes you to the Bar! This month, J.D. and Kerri give an update on a handful of topics affecting employer group health plans, including an update on what’s going both in the states and federally with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the Washington state long term care mandate, and updates on some important litigation working its way through the courts. And in Last Call, J.D. salutes Philadelphia and probably jinxes their basketball team. healthcare, erisa, employer group health false full 43 d1c71ad7-456f-4c7a-8efd-94485726bbe7 Live from Albuquerque Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:17:22 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare Live from Albuquerque Aon 00:36:44 The Bar is open and we’re back on the road, coming to you from Aon’s annual Albuquerque Health Forum. In a jam-packed episode, Kerri and J.D. discuss the latest from Congress, an update on the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and National Emergency. They also have a litigation update, from the fight over mifepristone to the Braidwood preventative medicine case. And in Last Call, J.D. salutes Albuquerque – it’s difficult to spell but easy to love. The Bar is open and we’re back on the road, coming to you from Aon’s annual Albuquerque Health Forum. In a jam-packed episode, Kerri and J.D. discuss the latest from Congress, an update on the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and National Emergency. They also have a litigation update, from the fight over mifepristone to the Braidwood preventative medicine case. And in Last Call, J.D. salutes Albuquerque – it’s difficult to spell but easy to love. false full 42 17c60465-9906-4525-a492-8ac2d136f651 The State of PBMs Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:23:16 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare The State of PBMs Aon 00:15:22 Spring has sprung at the Bar! Kerri and J.D. give an update on the states and their attempts to regulate pharmacy benefit managers. They also discuss how both Congress and ERISA preemption may play a role and the future of ERISA pre-emption itself. In Last Call, with baseball on the way, J.D. looks forward to a new day at the old ballgame. Spring has sprung at the Bar! Kerri and J.D. give an update on the states and their attempts to regulate pharmacy benefit managers. They also discuss how both Congress and ERISA preemption may play a role and the future of ERISA pre-emption itself. In Last Call, with baseball on the way, J.D. looks forward to a new day at the old ballgame. healthcare, pharmacy, health insurance false full 41 075f2a34-f706-4a57-a460-1ddb5cba3845 Live from North Carolina! Thu, 9 Feb 2023 18:15:50 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare Live from North Carolina! Aon 00:18:57 The Bar is open, and we’re on the road! This month’s episode was recorded live at the 2023 Carolinas Hospital Roundtable. JD and Kerri discuss the issues facing us in 2023, including the end of the COVID-19 emergencies, the new Congress and its priorities, a Supreme Court case to keep an eye on, and abortion access in the states. In Last Call, J.D. salutes the audience for their work during the pandemic. The Bar is open, and we’re on the road! This month’s episode was recorded live at the 2023 Carolinas Hospital Roundtable. JD and Kerri discuss the issues facing us in 2023, including the end of the COVID-19 emergencies, the new Congress and its priorities, a Supreme Court case to keep an eye on, and abortion access in the states. In Last Call, J.D. salutes the audience for their work during the pandemic. false full 40 db2cc1a8-6225-4630-9b31-d1016fc158de The End of the Emergencies? Wed, 25 Jan 2023 20:05:04 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare The End of the Emergencies? Aon 00:15:53 Welcome back to the Bar! We’re still writing 2022 on our bar tabs, but with the new year comes the possibility that the Public Health Emergency (PHE) from HHS and the COVID emergency declaration from the President might soon be ending! What are the implications for employers and their group health plans? And in Last Call, with all the talk of PHEs and HHS, J.D. explores the world of congressional acronyms. Welcome back to the Bar! We’re still writing 2022 on our bar tabs, but with the new year comes the possibility that the Public Health Emergency (PHE) from HHS and the COVID emergency declaration from the President might soon be ending! What are the implications for employers and their group health plans? And in Last Call, with all the talk of PHEs and HHS, J.D. explores the world of congressional acronyms. false full 39 6b5d24af-7877-43a0-a403-18f87d520ad1 That Was the Year That Was Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:57:29 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare That Was the Year That Was Aon 00:19:37 The Bar on Healthcare – December 2022 That Was The Year That Was Happy Holidays from the Bar! In our special year-end wrap up episode, J.D. and Kerri count down their nominees for the court cases, laws and regulations that had the biggest impact on employer health plans in 2022. And in Last Call, J.D. and Kerri reveal the Bar on Healthcare’s inaugural Person of the Year. The Bar on Healthcare – December 2022 That Was The Year That Was Happy Holidays from the Bar! In our special year-end wrap up episode, J.D. and Kerri count down their nominees for the court cases, laws and regulations that had the biggest impact on employer health plans in 2022. And in Last Call, J.D. and Kerri reveal the Bar on Healthcare’s inaugural Person of the Year. healthcare, dobbs, supreme court false full 38 Buzzsprout-11588013 Prescription Drug Data Collection It’s Halloween at the Bar! And what better way to celebrate spooky season than with the Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC)? Our special guest Ed Doherty helps us understand this new filing requirement and shows us there’s nothing to be afraid of! During Last Call, J.D. celebrates the return of blockbuster movies to the big screen.

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare It’s Halloween at the Bar! And what better way to celebrate spooky season than with the Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC)? Our special guest Ed Doherty helps us understand this new filing requirement and shows us there’s nothing to be afraid of! During Last Call, J.D. celebrates the return of blockbuster movies to the big screen.

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

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]]> Prescription Drug Data Collection Aon 00:17:13 It’s Halloween at the Bar! And what better way to celebrate spooky season than with the Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC)? Our special guest Ed Doherty helps us understand this new filing requirement and shows us there’s nothing to be afraid of! During Last Call, J.D. celebrates the return of blockbuster movies to the big screen. It’s Halloween at the Bar! And what better way to celebrate spooky season than with the Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC)? Our special guest Ed Doherty helps us understand this new filing requirement and shows us there’s nothing to be afraid of! During Last Call, J.D. celebrates the return of blockbuster movies to the big screen. healthcare, prescription drugs, rxdc, healthcare transparency false full 37 Buzzsprout-11409888 The Inflation Reduction Act The Bar on Healthcare – September 2022: The Inflation Reduction Act

Welcome back to the Bar! J.D. and Kerri return from summer break to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act’s effects on healthcare, including prescription drug pricing, changes to Medicare, and ACA exchange subsidies. And in Last Call, J.D. reminds us to always keep our heads in the game – or at least our eyes on the big screen.

 

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]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2022 21:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare The Bar on Healthcare – September 2022: The Inflation Reduction Act

Welcome back to the Bar! J.D. and Kerri return from summer break to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act’s effects on healthcare, including prescription drug pricing, changes to Medicare, and ACA exchange subsidies. And in Last Call, J.D. reminds us to always keep our heads in the game – or at least our eyes on the big screen.

 

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> The Inflation Reduction Act Aon 00:11:48 The Bar on Healthcare – September 2022: The Inflation Reduction ActWelcome back to the Bar! J.D. and Kerri return from summer break to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act’s effects on healthcare, including prescription drug pricing, changes to Medicare, and ACA exchange subsidies. And in Last Call, J.D. reminds us to always keep our heads in the game – or at least our eyes on the big screen.  The Bar on Healthcare – September 2022: The Inflation Reduction ActWelcome back to the Bar! J.D. and Kerri return from summer break to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act’s effects on healthcare, including prescription drug pricing, changes to Medicare, and ACA exchange subsidies. And in Last Call, J.D. reminds us to always keep our heads in the game – or at least our eyes on the big screen.  healthcare, congress, health policy, employee health, aca false full 36 Buzzsprout-11038889 More Dobbs Fallout Welcome back to The Bar! This month, J.D. and Kerri discuss the impact on state law from the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, the Biden Administration’s Executive Order protecting abortion access, and the prospect of federal and state legislation. And in Last Call, J.D. gives us a preview of coming attractions at The Bar. 

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The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare Welcome back to The Bar! This month, J.D. and Kerri discuss the impact on state law from the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, the Biden Administration’s Executive Order protecting abortion access, and the prospect of federal and state legislation. And in Last Call, J.D. gives us a preview of coming attractions at The Bar. 

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> More Dobbs Fallout Aon 00:14:58 Welcome back to The Bar! This month, J.D. and Kerri discuss the impact on state law from the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, the Biden Administration’s Executive Order protecting abortion access, and the prospect of federal and state legislation. And in Last Call, J.D. gives us a preview of coming attractions at The Bar.  Welcome back to The Bar! This month, J.D. and Kerri discuss the impact on state law from the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, the Biden Administration’s Executive Order protecting abortion access, and the prospect of federal and state legislation. And in Last Call, J.D. gives us a preview of coming attractions at The Bar.  healthcare, abortion, erisa, supreme court, employee benefits false full 35 Buzzsprout-10884412 Special Report - The Dobbs Decision We bring you a special report on the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Center, which has overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Kerri and JD discuss some of the initial effects on employee health plans, from ERISA pre-emption to travel and lodging benefits to mental health parity.  

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare We bring you a special report on the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Center, which has overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Kerri and JD discuss some of the initial effects on employee health plans, from ERISA pre-emption to travel and lodging benefits to mental health parity.  

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Special Report - The Dobbs Decision Aon 00:16:13 We bring you a special report on the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Center, which has overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Kerri and JD discuss some of the initial effects on employee health plans, from ERISA pre-emption to travel and lodging benefits to mental health parity.   We bring you a special report on the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Center, which has overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Kerri and JD discuss some of the initial effects on employee health plans, from ERISA pre-emption to travel and lodging benefits to mental health parity.   healthcare, dobbs, abortion, health policy, supreme court false full 34 Buzzsprout-10842502 All About Leave It’s summertime at the Bar! Join JD, Kerri, and their special guests—Aon legal consultants Abbey Hendricks and Rachel Arnedt, authors of Aon’s “All About Leave” newsletter covering paid family leave, paid sick leave, and the state, municipal and local laws that govern them. How can a company keep up with all the regulations? With All About Leave, of course. And in Last Call, JD pays tribute to a giant of the political punditry world.  

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The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare It’s summertime at the Bar! Join JD, Kerri, and their special guests—Aon legal consultants Abbey Hendricks and Rachel Arnedt, authors of Aon’s “All About Leave” newsletter covering paid family leave, paid sick leave, and the state, municipal and local laws that govern them. How can a company keep up with all the regulations? With All About Leave, of course. And in Last Call, JD pays tribute to a giant of the political punditry world.  

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> All About Leave Aon 00:17:56 It’s summertime at the Bar! Join JD, Kerri, and their special guests—Aon legal consultants Abbey Hendricks and Rachel Arnedt, authors of Aon’s “All About Leave” newsletter covering paid family leave, paid sick leave, and the state, municipal and local laws that govern them. How can a company keep up with all the regulations? With All About Leave, of course. And in Last Call, JD pays tribute to a giant of the political punditry world.   It’s summertime at the Bar! Join JD, Kerri, and their special guests—Aon legal consultants Abbey Hendricks and Rachel Arnedt, authors of Aon’s “All About Leave” newsletter covering paid family leave, paid sick leave, and the state, municipal and local laws that govern them. How can a company keep up with all the regulations? With All About Leave, of course. And in Last Call, JD pays tribute to a giant of the political punditry world.   paid leave, sick leave, healthcare, paid family leave false full 33 Buzzsprout-10666667 The Leaked SCOTUS Draft Welcome back to the Bar! In this episode, JD and Kerri tackle the possible ramifications of the leaked Supreme Court draft decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. What does it mean for employer health plans if Roe is overturned? What’s the impact of multiple state laws on abortion? Are there unintended consequences of expanded travel benefits?  And in Last Call, JD reminds us that Memorial Day is more than just another three day weekend. 

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Mon, 23 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare Welcome back to the Bar! In this episode, JD and Kerri tackle the possible ramifications of the leaked Supreme Court draft decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. What does it mean for employer health plans if Roe is overturned? What’s the impact of multiple state laws on abortion? Are there unintended consequences of expanded travel benefits?  And in Last Call, JD reminds us that Memorial Day is more than just another three day weekend. 

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> The Leaked SCOTUS Draft Aon 00:17:38 Welcome back to the Bar! In this episode, JD and Kerri tackle the possible ramifications of the leaked Supreme Court draft decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. What does it mean for employer health plans if Roe is overturned? What’s the impact of multiple state laws on abortion? Are there unintended consequences of expanded travel benefits?  And in Last Call, JD reminds us that Memorial Day is more than just another three day weekend.  Welcome back to the Bar! In this episode, JD and Kerri tackle the possible ramifications of the leaked Supreme Court draft decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. What does it mean for employer health plans if Roe is overturned? What’s the impact of multiple state laws on abortion? Are there unintended consequences of expanded travel benefits?  And in Last Call, JD reminds us that Memorial Day is more than just another three day weekend.  healthcare, abortion, health policy, supreme court false full 32 Buzzsprout-10398139 Fixing The Family Glitch Welcome back to The Bar! After a much needed Spring Break, J.D. and Kerri are back with a jam-packed episode. First up is the Biden Administration’s proposed rules fixing the ACA’s “family glitch”—will it really help the Brady Bunch get health care coverage?  Our podcasters discuss the House’s bill to tame the cost of insulin and its prospects in the Senate, along with the new rules on telehealth.  And in Last Call, J.D. talks about the big hit of the Oscars…no, not that hit, the film that won Best Picture!   

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Thu, 7 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare Welcome back to The Bar! After a much needed Spring Break, J.D. and Kerri are back with a jam-packed episode. First up is the Biden Administration’s proposed rules fixing the ACA’s “family glitch”—will it really help the Brady Bunch get health care coverage?  Our podcasters discuss the House’s bill to tame the cost of insulin and its prospects in the Senate, along with the new rules on telehealth.  And in Last Call, J.D. talks about the big hit of the Oscars…no, not that hit, the film that won Best Picture!   

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Fixing The Family Glitch Aon 00:18:08 Welcome back to The Bar! After a much needed Spring Break, J.D. and Kerri are back with a jam-packed episode. First up is the Biden Administration’s proposed rules fixing the ACA’s “family glitch”—will it really help the Brady Bunch get health care coverage?  Our podcasters discuss the House’s bill to tame the cost of insulin and its prospects in the Senate, along with the new rules on telehealth.  And in Last Call, J.D. talks about the big hit of the Oscars…no, not that hit, the film that won Best Picture!    Welcome back to The Bar! After a much needed Spring Break, J.D. and Kerri are back with a jam-packed episode. First up is the Biden Administration’s proposed rules fixing the ACA’s “family glitch”—will it really help the Brady Bunch get health care coverage?  Our podcasters discuss the House’s bill to tame the cost of insulin and its prospects in the Senate, along with the new rules on telehealth.  And in Last Call, J.D. talks about the big hit of the Oscars…no, not that hit, the film that won Best Picture!    human resources, health, healthcare, health care, health public policy, health policy, employee benefits false full 31 Buzzsprout-10143429 Public Exchanges, Mental Health Parity, and More The Bar is open!  Join Kerri and J.D. as they tackle a trio of topics—public exchanges, mental health parity, and single-payer healthcare—that have been under the radar during the pandemic.  And in Last Call, our podcasters hope for warmer weather and the strains of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” as J.D. addresses the Major League Baseball lockout.  You’re always welcome at The Bar!  

Additional Information: 

What is MHPAEA? The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) | CMS

Read the report to Congress from DOL, HHS and Treasury: 2022 MHPAEA Report to Congress (dol.gov)

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]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare The Bar is open!  Join Kerri and J.D. as they tackle a trio of topics—public exchanges, mental health parity, and single-payer healthcare—that have been under the radar during the pandemic.  And in Last Call, our podcasters hope for warmer weather and the strains of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” as J.D. addresses the Major League Baseball lockout.  You’re always welcome at The Bar!  

Additional Information: 

What is MHPAEA? The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) | CMS

Read the report to Congress from DOL, HHS and Treasury: 2022 MHPAEA Report to Congress (dol.gov)

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Public Exchanges, Mental Health Parity, and More Aon 00:14:59 The Bar is open!  Join Kerri and J.D. as they tackle a trio of topics—public exchanges, mental health parity, and single-payer healthcare—that have been under the radar during the pandemic.  And in Last Call, our podcasters hope for warmer weather and the strains of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” as J.D. addresses the Major League Baseball lockout.  You’re always welcome at The Bar!  Additional Information: What is MHPAEA? The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) | CMSRead the report to Congress from DOL, HHS and Treasury: 2022 MHPAEA Report to Congress (dol.gov) The Bar is open!  Join Kerri and J.D. as they tackle a trio of topics—public exchanges, mental health parity, and single-payer healthcare—that have been under the radar during the pandemic.  And in Last Call, our podcasters hope for warmer weather and the strains of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” as J.D. addresses the Major League Baseball lockout.  You’re always welcome at The Bar!  Additional Information: What is MHPAEA? The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) | CMSRead the report to Congress from DOL, HHS and Treasury: 2022 MHPAEA Report to Congress (dol.gov) healthcare, mental health, aca false full 30 Buzzsprout-9915468 SCOTUS Issues a Split Decision The Bar is open for the New Year!  Join J.D. and Kerri as they discuss the Supreme Court rulings in the OSHA and CMS vaccine mandate cases, as well as what the change in mayoral administrations means for NYC’s vaccine mandate and new rules around insurers and at-home COVID tests. And in Last Call, it’s back to the Supremes, as JD shouts out the justices for keeping us on our toes on ruling days. You’re always welcome at The Bar! 

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]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare The Bar is open for the New Year!  Join J.D. and Kerri as they discuss the Supreme Court rulings in the OSHA and CMS vaccine mandate cases, as well as what the change in mayoral administrations means for NYC’s vaccine mandate and new rules around insurers and at-home COVID tests. And in Last Call, it’s back to the Supremes, as JD shouts out the justices for keeping us on our toes on ruling days. You’re always welcome at The Bar! 

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]]> SCOTUS Issues a Split Decision Aon 00:18:59 The Bar is open for the New Year!  Join J.D. and Kerri as they discuss the Supreme Court rulings in the OSHA and CMS vaccine mandate cases, as well as what the change in mayoral administrations means for NYC’s vaccine mandate and new rules around insurers and at-home COVID tests. And in Last Call, it’s back to the Supremes, as JD shouts out the justices for keeping us on our toes on ruling days. You’re always welcome at The Bar!  The Bar is open for the New Year!  Join J.D. and Kerri as they discuss the Supreme Court rulings in the OSHA and CMS vaccine mandate cases, as well as what the change in mayoral administrations means for NYC’s vaccine mandate and new rules around insurers and at-home COVID tests. And in Last Call, it’s back to the Supremes, as JD shouts out the justices for keeping us on our toes on ruling days. You’re always welcome at The Bar!  false full 29 Buzzsprout-9762070 The Vaccine Mandate Moves Forward The Bar is open for the holidays!  But the Sixth Circuit has foiled JD and Kerri’s plans for a peaceful end of year wrap-up show.  Join our podcasters as they discuss OSHA’s revived vaccine mandate, the Big Apple’s only-in-New-York vaccine mandate, and the impact on employers.  And in Last Call, JD and Kerri bid a fond farewell to a friend of The Bar! Happy Holidays from all of us at The Bar!

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The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare The Bar is open for the holidays!  But the Sixth Circuit has foiled JD and Kerri’s plans for a peaceful end of year wrap-up show.  Join our podcasters as they discuss OSHA’s revived vaccine mandate, the Big Apple’s only-in-New-York vaccine mandate, and the impact on employers.  And in Last Call, JD and Kerri bid a fond farewell to a friend of The Bar! Happy Holidays from all of us at The Bar!

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]]> The Vaccine Mandate Moves Forward Aon 00:16:31 The Bar is open for the holidays!  But the Sixth Circuit has foiled JD and Kerri’s plans for a peaceful end of year wrap-up show.  Join our podcasters as they discuss OSHA’s revived vaccine mandate, the Big Apple’s only-in-New-York vaccine mandate, and the impact on employers.  And in Last Call, JD and Kerri bid a fond farewell to a friend of The Bar! Happy Holidays from all of us at The Bar! The Bar is open for the holidays!  But the Sixth Circuit has foiled JD and Kerri’s plans for a peaceful end of year wrap-up show.  Join our podcasters as they discuss OSHA’s revived vaccine mandate, the Big Apple’s only-in-New-York vaccine mandate, and the impact on employers.  And in Last Call, JD and Kerri bid a fond farewell to a friend of The Bar! Happy Holidays from all of us at The Bar! human resources, covid-19 vaccine, health, healthcare, health care, health public policy, public policy, employer health false full 28 Buzzsprout-9579429 The OSHA ETS Mandate: Impact on Employers--Part Two. Welcome back to The Bar! Join Kerri and J.D. as they continue discussing the OSHA ETS mandate in the second of a two-part podcast.  And during Last Call, J.D. asks a pressing question--is there such a thing as too many remote controls? From all of us at The Bar we are wishing you and your loved ones a very happy Thanksgiving !

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]]> Fri, 19 Nov 2021 19:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare Welcome back to The Bar! Join Kerri and J.D. as they continue discussing the OSHA ETS mandate in the second of a two-part podcast.  And during Last Call, J.D. asks a pressing question--is there such a thing as too many remote controls? From all of us at The Bar we are wishing you and your loved ones a very happy Thanksgiving !

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]]> The OSHA ETS Mandate: Impact on Employers--Part Two. Aon 00:18:43 Welcome back to The Bar! Join Kerri and J.D. as they continue discussing the OSHA ETS mandate in the second of a two-part podcast.  And during Last Call, J.D. asks a pressing question--is there such a thing as too many remote controls? From all of us at The Bar we are wishing you and your loved ones a very happy Thanksgiving ! Welcome back to The Bar! Join Kerri and J.D. as they continue discussing the OSHA ETS mandate in the second of a two-part podcast.  And during Last Call, J.D. asks a pressing question--is there such a thing as too many remote controls? From all of us at The Bar we are wishing you and your loved ones a very happy Thanksgiving ! false full 27 Buzzsprout-9558933 The OSHA ETS Mandate: Impact on Employers--Part One. The Bar is open! On the first episode of this two-part podcast, Kerri and J.D. discuss OSHA’s newly announced COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard, the deadlines employers need to meet, and the race to the courthouse to debate its legalities. And in Last Call, our podcasters lift their glasses to a municipal achievement in New Jersey! 

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]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare The Bar is open! On the first episode of this two-part podcast, Kerri and J.D. discuss OSHA’s newly announced COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard, the deadlines employers need to meet, and the race to the courthouse to debate its legalities. And in Last Call, our podcasters lift their glasses to a municipal achievement in New Jersey! 

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]]> The OSHA ETS Mandate: Impact on Employers--Part One. Aon 00:16:51 The Bar is open! On the first episode of this two-part podcast, Kerri and J.D. discuss OSHA’s newly announced COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard, the deadlines employers need to meet, and the race to the courthouse to debate its legalities. And in Last Call, our podcasters lift their glasses to a municipal achievement in New Jersey!  The Bar is open! On the first episode of this two-part podcast, Kerri and J.D. discuss OSHA’s newly announced COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard, the deadlines employers need to meet, and the race to the courthouse to debate its legalities. And in Last Call, our podcasters lift their glasses to a municipal achievement in New Jersey!  false full 26 Buzzsprout-9281200 Testing 1, 2, 3…What to Know About the Biden Vaccine Mandate The Bar is open!  On this episode, Kerri Willis and J.D. Piro discuss the ins and outs of the Biden Administration’s upcoming vaccine mandate—what it will mean for employers, the testing issues, and the impact on employees.  And stay tuned for Last Call, as J.D. Piro shares his license to thrill over the new 007 movie!  You’re always welcome at The Bar! 

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The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare The Bar is open!  On this episode, Kerri Willis and J.D. Piro discuss the ins and outs of the Biden Administration’s upcoming vaccine mandate—what it will mean for employers, the testing issues, and the impact on employees.  And stay tuned for Last Call, as J.D. Piro shares his license to thrill over the new 007 movie!  You’re always welcome at The Bar! 

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The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Testing 1, 2, 3…What to Know About the Biden Vaccine Mandate Aon 00:15:07 The Bar is open!  On this episode, Kerri Willis and J.D. Piro discuss the ins and outs of the Biden Administration’s upcoming vaccine mandate—what it will mean for employers, the testing issues, and the impact on employees.  And stay tuned for Last Call, as J.D. Piro shares his license to thrill over the new 007 movie!  You’re always welcome at The Bar!  The Bar is open!  On this episode, Kerri Willis and J.D. Piro discuss the ins and outs of the Biden Administration’s upcoming vaccine mandate—what it will mean for employers, the testing issues, and the impact on employees.  And stay tuned for Last Call, as J.D. Piro shares his license to thrill over the new 007 movie!  You’re always welcome at The Bar!  health, healthcare, vaccine, covid19, biden administration, podcast false full 25 Buzzsprout-9036762 Your Guide to HIPAA Wellness Programs & COVID-19 Vaccines The Bar is open! Grab your favorite spot next to Kerri Willis and J.D. Piro as they discuss the legal requirements and practical implications of using HIPAA’s wellness programs to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among employees. During Last Call, our podcasters give a shout-out to the U.S. Olympic Women’s Team! 

Take a break from the heat—you’re always welcome at The Bar! 

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]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare The Bar is open! Grab your favorite spot next to Kerri Willis and J.D. Piro as they discuss the legal requirements and practical implications of using HIPAA’s wellness programs to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among employees. During Last Call, our podcasters give a shout-out to the U.S. Olympic Women’s Team! 

Take a break from the heat—you’re always welcome at The Bar! 

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The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Your Guide to HIPAA Wellness Programs & COVID-19 Vaccines Aon 00:13:47 The Bar is open! Grab your favorite spot next to Kerri Willis and J.D. Piro as they discuss the legal requirements and practical implications of using HIPAA’s wellness programs to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among employees. During Last Call, our podcasters give a shout-out to the U.S. Olympic Women’s Team! Take a break from the heat—you’re always welcome at The Bar!  The Bar is open! Grab your favorite spot next to Kerri Willis and J.D. Piro as they discuss the legal requirements and practical implications of using HIPAA’s wellness programs to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among employees. During Last Call, our podcasters give a shout-out to the U.S. Olympic Women’s Team! Take a break from the heat—you’re always welcome at The Bar!  human resources, wellness program, covid-19 vaccine, employee wellbeing, health, healthcare, health care, wellness, health public policy, public policy, vaccination, covid-19, hipaa, employer health, aca false full 24 Buzzsprout-8789964 The ACA Trilogy Continues and 2021 Employer Predictions The Bar is open! Join Kerri Willis and J.D. Piro as they celebrate the 4th of July, review California v. Texas (the third episode in the ACA Trilogy) and give their predictions for what employers can expect in the second half of 2021. During Last Call, our podcasters spotlight the re-opening of Broadway with a “thank you” to Bruce Springsteen. 

You’re always welcome at The Bar!

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The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare The Bar is open! Join Kerri Willis and J.D. Piro as they celebrate the 4th of July, review California v. Texas (the third episode in the ACA Trilogy) and give their predictions for what employers can expect in the second half of 2021. During Last Call, our podcasters spotlight the re-opening of Broadway with a “thank you” to Bruce Springsteen. 

You’re always welcome at The Bar!

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The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> The ACA Trilogy Continues and 2021 Employer Predictions Aon 00:20:53 The Bar is open! Join Kerri Willis and J.D. Piro as they celebrate the 4th of July, review California v. Texas (the third episode in the ACA Trilogy) and give their predictions for what employers can expect in the second half of 2021. During Last Call, our podcasters spotlight the re-opening of Broadway with a “thank you” to Bruce Springsteen. You’re always welcome at The Bar! The Bar is open! Join Kerri Willis and J.D. Piro as they celebrate the 4th of July, review California v. Texas (the third episode in the ACA Trilogy) and give their predictions for what employers can expect in the second half of 2021. During Last Call, our podcasters spotlight the re-opening of Broadway with a “thank you” to Bruce Springsteen. You’re always welcome at The Bar! human resources, health, healthcare, health care, health public policy, public policy, employer health, aca false full 23 Buzzsprout-8592254 COBRA Subsidies: More Questions, More Answers Happy Memorial Day- The Bar is open! Grab your spot next to Kerri and J.D. as they break down the top 10 (out of 86!) most interesting FAQs for employers from the IRS’s latest COBRA subsidy guidance.  And stay tuned for Last Call, when our podcasters discuss whether you can win big in New York’s vaccine incentive program! Try your luck! 
You’re always welcome at The Bar!    

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]]> Wed, 26 May 2021 14:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare Happy Memorial Day- The Bar is open! Grab your spot next to Kerri and J.D. as they break down the top 10 (out of 86!) most interesting FAQs for employers from the IRS’s latest COBRA subsidy guidance.  And stay tuned for Last Call, when our podcasters discuss whether you can win big in New York’s vaccine incentive program! Try your luck! 
You’re always welcome at The Bar!    

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]]> COBRA Subsidies: More Questions, More Answers Aon 00:15:43 Happy Memorial Day- The Bar is open! Grab your spot next to Kerri and J.D. as they break down the top 10 (out of 86!) most interesting FAQs for employers from the IRS’s latest COBRA subsidy guidance.  And stay tuned for Last Call, when our podcasters discuss whether you can win big in New York’s vaccine incentive program! Try your luck! You’re always welcome at The Bar!     Happy Memorial Day- The Bar is open! Grab your spot next to Kerri and J.D. as they break down the top 10 (out of 86!) most interesting FAQs for employers from the IRS’s latest COBRA subsidy guidance.  And stay tuned for Last Call, when our podcasters discuss whether you can win big in New York’s vaccine incentive program! Try your luck! You’re always welcome at The Bar!     healthcare, faq, vaccine, cobra, irs false full 22 Buzzsprout-8383472 COBRA Guidance at The Bar: The Compliance Adventure of a Lifetime! The Bar is open! But watch out for snakes, hidden traps and COBRAs! Kerri and J.D don their fedoras and explore the Kingdom of the Less-Than-Crystal-Clear COBRA guidance as employers begin notifying COBRA beneficiaries about the ARPA COBRA subsidies. It’s the Compliance Adventure of a Lifetime at The Bar! 

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]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare The Bar is open! But watch out for snakes, hidden traps and COBRAs! Kerri and J.D don their fedoras and explore the Kingdom of the Less-Than-Crystal-Clear COBRA guidance as employers begin notifying COBRA beneficiaries about the ARPA COBRA subsidies. It’s the Compliance Adventure of a Lifetime at The Bar! 

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]]> COBRA Guidance at The Bar: The Compliance Adventure of a Lifetime! Aon 00:19:51 The Bar is open! But watch out for snakes, hidden traps and COBRAs! Kerri and J.D don their fedoras and explore the Kingdom of the Less-Than-Crystal-Clear COBRA guidance as employers begin notifying COBRA beneficiaries about the ARPA COBRA subsidies. It’s the Compliance Adventure of a Lifetime at The Bar!  The Bar is open! But watch out for snakes, hidden traps and COBRAs! Kerri and J.D don their fedoras and explore the Kingdom of the Less-Than-Crystal-Clear COBRA guidance as employers begin notifying COBRA beneficiaries about the ARPA COBRA subsidies. It’s the Compliance Adventure of a Lifetime at The Bar!  human resources, health, healthcare, health care, health public policy, cobra, public policy, employer health, aca false full 21 Buzzsprout-8129038 Rescue 411—Healthcare & The American Rescue Plan The Bar is open!  Pull up a stool next to Kerri and J.D. as they analyze the healthcare provisions of the American Rescue Plan and their impact on employer-provided health and welfare plans—from COBRA subsidies to ACA expansion to dependent care spending accounts. And in Last Call, our podcasters—once again—debate the movie merits of Marvel versus DC! You’re always welcome at The Bar!

 

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]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare The Bar is open!  Pull up a stool next to Kerri and J.D. as they analyze the healthcare provisions of the American Rescue Plan and their impact on employer-provided health and welfare plans—from COBRA subsidies to ACA expansion to dependent care spending accounts. And in Last Call, our podcasters—once again—debate the movie merits of Marvel versus DC! You’re always welcome at The Bar!

 

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]]> Rescue 411—Healthcare & The American Rescue Plan Aon 00:20:17 The Bar is open!  Pull up a stool next to Kerri and J.D. as they analyze the healthcare provisions of the American Rescue Plan and their impact on employer-provided health and welfare plans—from COBRA subsidies to ACA expansion to dependent care spending accounts. And in Last Call, our podcasters—once again—debate the movie merits of Marvel versus DC! You’re always welcome at The Bar!  The Bar is open!  Pull up a stool next to Kerri and J.D. as they analyze the healthcare provisions of the American Rescue Plan and their impact on employer-provided health and welfare plans—from COBRA subsidies to ACA expansion to dependent care spending accounts. And in Last Call, our podcasters—once again—debate the movie merits of Marvel versus DC! You’re always welcome at The Bar!  health, healthcare, american rescue plan, cobra, congress, plan, aca false full 20 Buzzsprout-7677199 A Shot in the Arm: What Employers Should Know Before Incentivizing COVID Vaccinations The Bar is open!  On this episode of The Bar, Kerri and J.D.  welcome special guest Rachel Arnedt of Aon’s Legal Consulting Group.  Pull up a stool as they talk about the COVID-19 vaccine and what steps employers should be taking now that it’s here.  You’re always welcome at The Bar!   


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Disclaimer: 

This information has been provided as an informational resource for Aon clients and business partners. It is intended to provide general guidance on potential exposures and is not intended to provide medical advice or address medical concerns or specific risk circumstances. Due to the dynamic nature of infectious diseases, Aon cannot be held liable for the guidance provided. We strongly encourage visitors to seek additional safety, medical and epidemiologic information from credible sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization. As regards insurance coverage questions, whether coverage applies, or a policy will respond, to any risk or circumstance is subject to the specific terms and conditions of the policies and contracts at issue and underwriter determination.

While care has been taken in the production of this document and the information contained within it has been obtained from sources that Aon believes to be reliable, Aon does not warrant, represent or guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, completeness or fitness for any purpose of the report or any part of it and can accept no liability for any loss incurred in any way by any person who may rely on it. Any recipient shall be responsible for the use to which it puts this document. This document has been compiled using information available to us up to its date of publication.

All descriptions, summaries or highlights of coverage are for general informational purposes only and do not amend, alter or modify the actual terms or conditions of any insurance policy. Coverage is governed only by the terms and conditions of the relevant policy.

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Thu, 4 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare The Bar is open!  On this episode of The Bar, Kerri and J.D.  welcome special guest Rachel Arnedt of Aon’s Legal Consulting Group.  Pull up a stool as they talk about the COVID-19 vaccine and what steps employers should be taking now that it’s here.  You’re always welcome at The Bar!   


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By hosting this podcast, Aon is providing an opportunity for listeners to obtain general information that may be of interest to your company.   The podcast is designed to provide practical and useful information on the subject matter covered. However, Aon is not engaged in rendering legal advice or services.  If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. 

Disclaimer: 

This information has been provided as an informational resource for Aon clients and business partners. It is intended to provide general guidance on potential exposures and is not intended to provide medical advice or address medical concerns or specific risk circumstances. Due to the dynamic nature of infectious diseases, Aon cannot be held liable for the guidance provided. We strongly encourage visitors to seek additional safety, medical and epidemiologic information from credible sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization. As regards insurance coverage questions, whether coverage applies, or a policy will respond, to any risk or circumstance is subject to the specific terms and conditions of the policies and contracts at issue and underwriter determination.

While care has been taken in the production of this document and the information contained within it has been obtained from sources that Aon believes to be reliable, Aon does not warrant, represent or guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, completeness or fitness for any purpose of the report or any part of it and can accept no liability for any loss incurred in any way by any person who may rely on it. Any recipient shall be responsible for the use to which it puts this document. This document has been compiled using information available to us up to its date of publication.

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DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> A Shot in the Arm: What Employers Should Know Before Incentivizing COVID Vaccinations Aon 00:15:15 The Bar is open!  On this episode of The Bar, Kerri and J.D.  welcome special guest Rachel Arnedt of Aon’s Legal Consulting Group.  Pull up a stool as they talk about the COVID-19 vaccine and what steps employers should be taking now that it’s here.  You’re always welcome at The Bar!   Disclosure:  By hosting this podcast, Aon is providing an opportunity for listeners to obtain general information that may be of interest to your company.   The podcast is designed to provide practical and useful information on the subject matter covered. However, Aon is not engaged in rendering legal advice or services.  If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. Disclaimer: This information has been provided as an informational resource for Aon clients and business partners. It is intended to provide general guidance on potential exposures and is not intended to provide medical advice or address medical concerns or specific risk circumstances. Due to the dynamic nature of infectious diseases, Aon cannot be held liable for the guidance provided. We strongly encourage visitors to seek additional safety, medical and epidemiologic information from credible sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization. As regards insurance coverage questions, whether coverage applies, or a policy will respond, to any risk or circumstance is subject to the specific terms and conditions of the policies and contracts at issue and underwriter determination.While care has been taken in the production of this document and the information contained within it has been obtained from sources that Aon believes to be reliable, Aon does not warrant, represent or guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, completeness or fitness for any purpose of the report or any part of it and can accept no liability for any loss incurred in any way by any person who may rely on it. Any recipient shall be responsible for the use to which it puts this document. This document has been compiled using information available to us up to its date of publication.All descriptions, summaries or highlights of coverage are for general informational purposes only and do not amend, alter or modify the actual terms or conditions of any insurance policy. Coverage is governed only by the terms and conditions of the relevant policy. The Bar is open!  On this episode of The Bar, Kerri and J.D.  welcome special guest Rachel Arnedt of Aon’s Legal Consulting Group.  Pull up a stool as they talk about the COVID-19 vaccine and what steps employers should be taking now that it’s here.  You’re always welcome at The Bar!   Disclosure:  By hosting this podcast, Aon is providing an opportunity for listeners to obtain general information that may be of interest to your company.   The podcast is designed to provide practical and useful information on the subject matter covered. However, Aon is not engaged in rendering legal advice or services.  If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. Disclaimer: This information has been provided as an informational resource for Aon clients and business partners. It is intended to provide general guidance on potential exposures and is not intended to provide medical advice or address medical concerns or specific risk circumstances. Due to the dynamic nature of infectious diseases, Aon cannot be held liable for the guidance provided. We strongly encourage visitors to seek additional safety, medical and epidemiologic information from credible sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization. As regards insurance coverage questions, whether coverage applies, or a policy will respond, to any risk or circumstance is subject to the specific terms and conditions of the policies and contracts at issue and underwriter determination.While care has been taken in the production of this document and the information contained within it has been obtained from sources that Aon believes to be reliable, Aon does not warrant, represent or guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, completeness or fitness for any purpose of the report or any part of it and can accept no liability for any loss incurred in any way by any person who may rely on it. Any recipient shall be responsible for the use to which it puts this document. This document has been compiled using information available to us up to its date of publication.All descriptions, summaries or highlights of coverage are for general informational purposes only and do not amend, alter or modify the actual terms or conditions of any insurance policy. Coverage is governed only by the terms and conditions of the relevant policy. human resources, health, healthcare, vaccine, health care, health public policy, public policy, covid-19, employer health, aca false full 19 Buzzsprout-7182784 New Year, New Laws Happy New Year and welcome back to The Bar! On this episode of “The Bar on Healthcare”, J.D. and Kerri discuss the health care provisions in the COVID relief bill, including (surprise!) our favorite subject: surprise medical billing. Come on in, your table is ready—The Bar is open!

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Thu, 7 Jan 2021 21:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare Happy New Year and welcome back to The Bar! On this episode of “The Bar on Healthcare”, J.D. and Kerri discuss the health care provisions in the COVID relief bill, including (surprise!) our favorite subject: surprise medical billing. Come on in, your table is ready—The Bar is open!

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> New Year, New Laws Aon 00:19:03 Happy New Year and welcome back to The Bar! On this episode of “The Bar on Healthcare”, J.D. and Kerri discuss the health care provisions in the COVID relief bill, including (surprise!) our favorite subject: surprise medical billing. Come on in, your table is ready—The Bar is open! Happy New Year and welcome back to The Bar! On this episode of “The Bar on Healthcare”, J.D. and Kerri discuss the health care provisions in the COVID relief bill, including (surprise!) our favorite subject: surprise medical billing. Come on in, your table is ready—The Bar is open! human resources, healthcare, healthcare cost, health care, health public policy, billing, public policy, employer health false full 18 Buzzsprout-6446614 ACA Heads to the Supreme Court – Again The Bar is open—for Holiday Hours! Join J.D. and Kerri as they talk turkey about the Supreme Court’s oral arguments over the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. Will the ACA survive the impending SCOTUS ruling? Pull up a stool as J.D. and Kerri make their predictions—you’re always welcome at The Bar!  

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2020 23:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare The Bar is open—for Holiday Hours! Join J.D. and Kerri as they talk turkey about the Supreme Court’s oral arguments over the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. Will the ACA survive the impending SCOTUS ruling? Pull up a stool as J.D. and Kerri make their predictions—you’re always welcome at The Bar!  

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> ACA Heads to the Supreme Court – Again Aon 00:24:56 The Bar is open—for Holiday Hours! Join J.D. and Kerri as they talk turkey about the Supreme Court’s oral arguments over the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. Will the ACA survive the impending SCOTUS ruling? Pull up a stool as J.D. and Kerri make their predictions—you’re always welcome at The Bar!   The Bar is open—for Holiday Hours! Join J.D. and Kerri as they talk turkey about the Supreme Court’s oral arguments over the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. Will the ACA survive the impending SCOTUS ruling? Pull up a stool as J.D. and Kerri make their predictions—you’re always welcome at The Bar!   human resources, health, healthcare, health care, health public policy, public policy, employer health, aca false full 17 Buzzsprout-5746546 Employers, Healthcare, and Election 2020 (Part 2) In the second half of this special two-part episode of The Bar on Healthcare, J.D. and Kerri discuss the healthcare platforms of President Trump and former Vice President Biden, and how their legislative and regulatory agendas would – if enacted into law – affect employer group health plans in 2021 and beyond. Then, be sure to stick around until Last Call for some presidential debate trivia! 

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Mon, 5 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare In the second half of this special two-part episode of The Bar on Healthcare, J.D. and Kerri discuss the healthcare platforms of President Trump and former Vice President Biden, and how their legislative and regulatory agendas would – if enacted into law – affect employer group health plans in 2021 and beyond. Then, be sure to stick around until Last Call for some presidential debate trivia! 

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Employers, Healthcare, and Election 2020 (Part 2) Aon 00:17:51 In the second half of this special two-part episode of The Bar on Healthcare, J.D. and Kerri discuss the healthcare platforms of President Trump and former Vice President Biden, and how their legislative and regulatory agendas would – if enacted into law – affect employer group health plans in 2021 and beyond. Then, be sure to stick around until Last Call for some presidential debate trivia!  In the second half of this special two-part episode of The Bar on Healthcare, J.D. and Kerri discuss the healthcare platforms of President Trump and former Vice President Biden, and how their legislative and regulatory agendas would – if enacted into law – affect employer group health plans in 2021 and beyond. Then, be sure to stick around until Last Call for some presidential debate trivia!  human resources, health, healthcare, health care, health public policy, public policy, employer health, aca false full 16 Buzzsprout-5658751 Employers, Healthcare, and Election 2020 (Part 1) A lot has happened since your last visit to the Bar so pull up a stool! Join Kerri and J.D. as they discuss the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s impact on employer group health plans, as well as what Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination could mean for the Supreme Court’s ACA case. Then tune in later this week for Part 2, which will include a deep dive into the healthcare platforms of the presidential candidates.

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 15:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare A lot has happened since your last visit to the Bar so pull up a stool! Join Kerri and J.D. as they discuss the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s impact on employer group health plans, as well as what Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination could mean for the Supreme Court’s ACA case. Then tune in later this week for Part 2, which will include a deep dive into the healthcare platforms of the presidential candidates.

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Employers, Healthcare, and Election 2020 (Part 1) Aon 00:17:31 A lot has happened since your last visit to the Bar so pull up a stool! Join Kerri and J.D. as they discuss the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s impact on employer group health plans, as well as what Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination could mean for the Supreme Court’s ACA case. Then tune in later this week for Part 2, which will include a deep dive into the healthcare platforms of the presidential candidates. A lot has happened since your last visit to the Bar so pull up a stool! Join Kerri and J.D. as they discuss the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s impact on employer group health plans, as well as what Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination could mean for the Supreme Court’s ACA case. Then tune in later this week for Part 2, which will include a deep dive into the healthcare platforms of the presidential candidates. human resources, health, healthcare, health care, health public policy, public policy, employer health, aca false full 15 Buzzsprout-4578968 The Bar on Healthcare - Supreme Court Edition! Pull up a stool—The Bar is open!  Join Kerri and J.D. as they discuss the latest Supreme Court cases and their impact on employer-sponsored healthcare benefits, as well as the rulings that will have to wait until after the election. And tune in for Last Call and Justice Kagan’s “Case of the Faithless Elector”! Come on in—it’s always Happy Hour at The Bar! 

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2020 14:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare Pull up a stool—The Bar is open!  Join Kerri and J.D. as they discuss the latest Supreme Court cases and their impact on employer-sponsored healthcare benefits, as well as the rulings that will have to wait until after the election. And tune in for Last Call and Justice Kagan’s “Case of the Faithless Elector”! Come on in—it’s always Happy Hour at The Bar! 

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> The Bar on Healthcare - Supreme Court Edition! Aon 00:16:09 Pull up a stool—The Bar is open!  Join Kerri and J.D. as they discuss the latest Supreme Court cases and their impact on employer-sponsored healthcare benefits, as well as the rulings that will have to wait until after the election. And tune in for Last Call and Justice Kagan’s “Case of the Faithless Elector”! Come on in—it’s always Happy Hour at The Bar!  Pull up a stool—The Bar is open!  Join Kerri and J.D. as they discuss the latest Supreme Court cases and their impact on employer-sponsored healthcare benefits, as well as the rulings that will have to wait until after the election. And tune in for Last Call and Justice Kagan’s “Case of the Faithless Elector”! Come on in—it’s always Happy Hour at The Bar!  false full 14 Buzzsprout-4053857 The IRS Expands the Cafeteria Menu at The Bar The Bar is open—and so is the cafeteria!   In this month’s episode, J.D. and Kerri discuss the new flexible benefits menu that the IRS is incorporating into cafeteria plans. Pull up a stool and hear what employers should consider as they navigate the latest rules in the COVID-19 era.  And be sure to listen to Last Call for the anniversary of the blown call that changed the game of baseball!  

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Fri, 5 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare The Bar is open—and so is the cafeteria!   In this month’s episode, J.D. and Kerri discuss the new flexible benefits menu that the IRS is incorporating into cafeteria plans. Pull up a stool and hear what employers should consider as they navigate the latest rules in the COVID-19 era.  And be sure to listen to Last Call for the anniversary of the blown call that changed the game of baseball!  

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> The IRS Expands the Cafeteria Menu at The Bar Aon 00:18:46 The Bar is open—and so is the cafeteria!   In this month’s episode, J.D. and Kerri discuss the new flexible benefits menu that the IRS is incorporating into cafeteria plans. Pull up a stool and hear what employers should consider as they navigate the latest rules in the COVID-19 era.  And be sure to listen to Last Call for the anniversary of the blown call that changed the game of baseball!   The Bar is open—and so is the cafeteria!   In this month’s episode, J.D. and Kerri discuss the new flexible benefits menu that the IRS is incorporating into cafeteria plans. Pull up a stool and hear what employers should consider as they navigate the latest rules in the COVID-19 era.  And be sure to listen to Last Call for the anniversary of the blown call that changed the game of baseball!   false full 13 Buzzsprout-3579940 The Supreme Court’s Risky Business and the DOL’s Outbreak Deadlines The Bar is open! Pull up a stool as J.D. and Kerri discuss this week’s Supreme Court case on the Risk Corridors Program and the Labor Department’s new ERISA deadlines. Do you have questions you would like J.D. and Kerri to answer during the next episode? Email us at health@aon.com


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The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Fri, 1 May 2020 14:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare The Bar is open! Pull up a stool as J.D. and Kerri discuss this week’s Supreme Court case on the Risk Corridors Program and the Labor Department’s new ERISA deadlines. Do you have questions you would like J.D. and Kerri to answer during the next episode? Email us at health@aon.com


DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> The Supreme Court’s Risky Business and the DOL’s Outbreak Deadlines Aon 00:17:50 The Bar is open! Pull up a stool as J.D. and Kerri discuss this week’s Supreme Court case on the Risk Corridors Program and the Labor Department’s new ERISA deadlines. Do you have questions you would like J.D. and Kerri to answer during the next episode? Email us at health@aon.com The Bar is open! Pull up a stool as J.D. and Kerri discuss this week’s Supreme Court case on the Risk Corridors Program and the Labor Department’s new ERISA deadlines. Do you have questions you would like J.D. and Kerri to answer during the next episode? Email us at health@aon.com false full 12 Buzzsprout-3143050 COVID-19 and Employer-Sponsored Health Benefits In this episode, J.D. and Kerri cover the latest legislative developments impacting employer-sponsored health benefits related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For additional information, please visit https://aon.io/2UEFOpV. 

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare In this episode, J.D. and Kerri cover the latest legislative developments impacting employer-sponsored health benefits related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For additional information, please visit https://aon.io/2UEFOpV. 

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> COVID-19 and Employer-Sponsored Health Benefits Aon 00:16:54 In this episode, J.D. and Kerri cover the latest legislative developments impacting employer-sponsored health benefits related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For additional information, please visit https://aon.io/2UEFOpV.  In this episode, J.D. and Kerri cover the latest legislative developments impacting employer-sponsored health benefits related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For additional information, please visit https://aon.io/2UEFOpV.  false full 11 Buzzsprout-2862451 Is the ACA Constitutional or Not? That is the Question. In this month’s episode, J.D. and Kerri provide an update on the constitutionality of the ACA, the debate over surprise medical bills and the evolution of the legislation around pharmaceuticals. Have a question that you would like J.D. and Kerri to answer during next month’s episode? Email us at health@aon.com, and your question could be featured in our new segment, Ask the Bartender. 

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare In this month’s episode, J.D. and Kerri provide an update on the constitutionality of the ACA, the debate over surprise medical bills and the evolution of the legislation around pharmaceuticals. Have a question that you would like J.D. and Kerri to answer during next month’s episode? Email us at health@aon.com, and your question could be featured in our new segment, Ask the Bartender. 

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Is the ACA Constitutional or Not? That is the Question. Aon 00:17:40 In this month’s episode, J.D. and Kerri provide an update on the constitutionality of the ACA, the debate over surprise medical bills and the evolution of the legislation around pharmaceuticals. Have a question that you would like J.D. and Kerri to answer during next month’s episode? Email us at health@aon.com, and your question could be featured in our new segment, Ask the Bartender.  In this month’s episode, J.D. and Kerri provide an update on the constitutionality of the ACA, the debate over surprise medical bills and the evolution of the legislation around pharmaceuticals. Have a question that you would like J.D. and Kerri to answer during next month’s episode? Email us at health@aon.com, and your question could be featured in our new segment, Ask the Bartender.  false full 10 Buzzsprout-2317220 Repeal. Repeal. Repeal. In this month’s episode, J.D. and Kerri discuss the year-end spending bill, and the repeals that come along with it. As we say goodbye to 2019, we’re also saying goodbye to the Cadillac Tax, the Health Insurance Tax and the Medical Device Tax. Hear what these repeals mean for employers and individuals, and when you can expect to see them take effect. 

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2019 19:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare In this month’s episode, J.D. and Kerri discuss the year-end spending bill, and the repeals that come along with it. As we say goodbye to 2019, we’re also saying goodbye to the Cadillac Tax, the Health Insurance Tax and the Medical Device Tax. Hear what these repeals mean for employers and individuals, and when you can expect to see them take effect. 

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Repeal. Repeal. Repeal. Aon 00:20:46 In this month’s episode, J.D. and Kerri discuss the year-end spending bill, and the repeals that come along with it. As we say goodbye to 2019, we’re also saying goodbye to the Cadillac Tax, the Health Insurance Tax and the Medical Device Tax. Hear what these repeals mean for employers and individuals, and when you can expect to see them take effect.  In this month’s episode, J.D. and Kerri discuss the year-end spending bill, and the repeals that come along with it. As we say goodbye to 2019, we’re also saying goodbye to the Cadillac Tax, the Health Insurance Tax and the Medical Device Tax. Hear what these repeals mean for employers and individuals, and when you can expect to see them take effect.  false full 9 Buzzsprout-1919174 Surprise Medical Bills: The States Step Up As Congress Debates In this episode, J.D. and Kerri update us on the latest developments in the Congressional debate on surprise medical bills and how states such as New York and Massachusetts are addressing the issue. They’ll also discuss the latest on prescription drug cost controls and HSA expansion, as well as give you their predictions for who will emerge triumphant in the World Series! 

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2019 14:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare In this episode, J.D. and Kerri update us on the latest developments in the Congressional debate on surprise medical bills and how states such as New York and Massachusetts are addressing the issue. They’ll also discuss the latest on prescription drug cost controls and HSA expansion, as well as give you their predictions for who will emerge triumphant in the World Series! 

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Surprise Medical Bills: The States Step Up As Congress Debates Aon 00:19:08 In this episode, J.D. and Kerri update us on the latest developments in the Congressional debate on surprise medical bills and how states such as New York and Massachusetts are addressing the issue. They’ll also discuss the latest on prescription drug cost controls and HSA expansion, as well as give you their predictions for who will emerge triumphant in the World Series!  In this episode, J.D. and Kerri update us on the latest developments in the Congressional debate on surprise medical bills and how states such as New York and Massachusetts are addressing the issue. They’ll also discuss the latest on prescription drug cost controls and HSA expansion, as well as give you their predictions for who will emerge triumphant in the World Series!  healthcare, surprise medical bills, health care, legislation, medical bills false full 8 Buzzsprout-1598545 U.S. Representative Courtney and the Cadillac Tax In this month’s episode, J.D. and Kerri welcome U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (CT) to The Bar on Healthcare.  Tune in as they discuss the ongoing efforts to repeal the Cadillac Tax and how this change could impact employers.  

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2019 11:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare In this month’s episode, J.D. and Kerri welcome U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (CT) to The Bar on Healthcare.  Tune in as they discuss the ongoing efforts to repeal the Cadillac Tax and how this change could impact employers.  

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> U.S. Representative Courtney and the Cadillac Tax Aon 00:27:01 In this month’s episode, J.D. and Kerri welcome U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (CT) to The Bar on Healthcare.  Tune in as they discuss the ongoing efforts to repeal the Cadillac Tax and how this change could impact employers.   In this month’s episode, J.D. and Kerri welcome U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (CT) to The Bar on Healthcare.  Tune in as they discuss the ongoing efforts to repeal the Cadillac Tax and how this change could impact employers.   healthcare, pharmacy, cadillac tax, affordable care act, health reform, aca false full 7 Buzzsprout-1337107 Executive Order: Quality and Cost Transparency In the latest episode, J.D. and Kerri breakdown the executive order signed on Monday and the latest legislation around surprise medical bills. From the legal implications to the potential impact on employers and employees, it’s all covered in this month’s episode. Also find out about J.D.’s exciting weekend and the buzz around the founding fathers.

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]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2019 12:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare In the latest episode, J.D. and Kerri breakdown the executive order signed on Monday and the latest legislation around surprise medical bills. From the legal implications to the potential impact on employers and employees, it’s all covered in this month’s episode. Also find out about J.D.’s exciting weekend and the buzz around the founding fathers.

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The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Executive Order: Quality and Cost Transparency Aon 00:23:17 In the latest episode, J.D. and Kerri breakdown the executive order signed on Monday and the latest legislation around surprise medical bills. From the legal implications to the potential impact on employers and employees, it’s all covered in this month’s episode. Also find out about J.D.’s exciting weekend and the buzz around the founding fathers. In the latest episode, J.D. and Kerri breakdown the executive order signed on Monday and the latest legislation around surprise medical bills. From the legal implications to the potential impact on employers and employees, it’s all covered in this month’s episode. Also find out about J.D.’s exciting weekend and the buzz around the founding fathers. executive order, healthcare reform, healthcare, health reform false full 6 Buzzsprout-1174181 Surprise (Medical Bills)! In this episode, J.D. and Kerri discuss the bill that passed in the House last week focused on provisions related to the affordable care act and prescription drug pricing. They also tackle surprise medical billing, baseball-style arbitration and the (other) tv series finale that happened in the last week. 

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Tue, 21 May 2019 14:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare In this episode, J.D. and Kerri discuss the bill that passed in the House last week focused on provisions related to the affordable care act and prescription drug pricing. They also tackle surprise medical billing, baseball-style arbitration and the (other) tv series finale that happened in the last week. 

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law. 

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Surprise (Medical Bills)! Aon 00:21:29 In this episode, J.D. and Kerri discuss the bill that passed in the House last week focused on provisions related to the affordable care act and prescription drug pricing. They also tackle surprise medical billing, baseball-style arbitration and the (other) tv series finale that happened in the last week.  In this episode, J.D. and Kerri discuss the bill that passed in the House last week focused on provisions related to the affordable care act and prescription drug pricing. They also tackle surprise medical billing, baseball-style arbitration and the (other) tv series finale that happened in the last week.  false full 5 Buzzsprout-1025180 Special Edition – The More Affordable Care Act Health care has been a hot topic over the past week in Washington. In this special edition episode, J.D. and Kerri break down what you need to know about health care reform legislation events from the past week. 

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The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare Health care has been a hot topic over the past week in Washington. In this special edition episode, J.D. and Kerri break down what you need to know about health care reform legislation events from the past week. 

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]]> Special Edition – The More Affordable Care Act Aon 00:22:01 Health care has been a hot topic over the past week in Washington. In this special edition episode, J.D. and Kerri break down what you need to know about health care reform legislation events from the past week.  Health care has been a hot topic over the past week in Washington. In this special edition episode, J.D. and Kerri break down what you need to know about health care reform legislation events from the past week.  health care reform, benefits, healthcare, health care, legislation, aca false full 4 Buzzsprout-1012602 ACA Anniversary Edition As we reached the 9th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act just days ago, J.D. and Kerri discuss the 8 separate healthcare bills that have been proposed in recent months. These bills range from Medicare-for-all to incremental approaches to universal healthcare.  Hear what this could mean for employer-sponsored benefits, prescription drug costs and more in the latest episode. 

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]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare As we reached the 9th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act just days ago, J.D. and Kerri discuss the 8 separate healthcare bills that have been proposed in recent months. These bills range from Medicare-for-all to incremental approaches to universal healthcare.  Hear what this could mean for employer-sponsored benefits, prescription drug costs and more in the latest episode. 

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]]> ACA Anniversary Edition Aon 00:21:37 As we reached the 9th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act just days ago, J.D. and Kerri discuss the 8 separate healthcare bills that have been proposed in recent months. These bills range from Medicare-for-all to incremental approaches to universal healthcare.  Hear what this could mean for employer-sponsored benefits, prescription drug costs and more in the latest episode.  As we reached the 9th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act just days ago, J.D. and Kerri discuss the 8 separate healthcare bills that have been proposed in recent months. These bills range from Medicare-for-all to incremental approaches to universal healthcare.  Hear what this could mean for employer-sponsored benefits, prescription drug costs and more in the latest episode.  benefits, healthcare, aca false full 3 Buzzsprout-967881 Healthcare Costs are Climbing Health care costs are expected to continue accelerating over the next several years, and there are policies on the table to try and reduce the impact. One area of focus is further regulating prescription drug costs through rebate changes and a stronger push towards generic over name-brand pharmaceuticals. This and more (including J.D. and Kerri’s Oscar picks) in the latest episode. 

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]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare Health care costs are expected to continue accelerating over the next several years, and there are policies on the table to try and reduce the impact. One area of focus is further regulating prescription drug costs through rebate changes and a stronger push towards generic over name-brand pharmaceuticals. This and more (including J.D. and Kerri’s Oscar picks) in the latest episode. 

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]]> Healthcare Costs are Climbing Aon 00:15:41 Health care costs are expected to continue accelerating over the next several years, and there are policies on the table to try and reduce the impact. One area of focus is further regulating prescription drug costs through rebate changes and a stronger push towards generic over name-brand pharmaceuticals. This and more (including J.D. and Kerri’s Oscar picks) in the latest episode.  Health care costs are expected to continue accelerating over the next several years, and there are policies on the table to try and reduce the impact. One area of focus is further regulating prescription drug costs through rebate changes and a stronger push towards generic over name-brand pharmaceuticals. This and more (including J.D. and Kerri’s Oscar picks) in the latest episode.  human resources, health, healthcare, health care, health public policy, public policy false full 2 Buzzsprout-937095 The Government is Now Open In this episode, J.D. Piro and Kerri Willis discuss Medicare-for-All, the Affordable Care Act and what to expect in 2019. 

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]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare In this episode, J.D. Piro and Kerri Willis discuss Medicare-for-All, the Affordable Care Act and what to expect in 2019. 

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]]> The Government is Now Open Aon 00:20:55 In this episode, J.D. Piro and Kerri Willis discuss Medicare-for-All, the Affordable Care Act and what to expect in 2019.  In this episode, J.D. Piro and Kerri Willis discuss Medicare-for-All, the Affordable Care Act and what to expect in 2019.  false full 1 Buzzsprout-920616 The Mid-Term Election and Health Care Reform The results of the mid-term election are in and the Democratic Party has regained control of the House. Aon Health & Benefits consultants J.D. Piro and Kerri Willis give a sneak peak of their full-length webinar, as they discuss the implications of the mid-term election results on health care reform. 

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]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000 don.moorhead@aon.com (Aon) http://insights-north-america.aon.com/events-webinars/podcast-the-bar-on-healthcare The results of the mid-term election are in and the Democratic Party has regained control of the House. Aon Health & Benefits consultants J.D. Piro and Kerri Willis give a sneak peak of their full-length webinar, as they discuss the implications of the mid-term election results on health care reform. 

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]]> The Mid-Term Election and Health Care Reform Aon 00:13:23 The results of the mid-term election are in and the Democratic Party has regained control of the House. Aon Health & Benefits consultants J.D. Piro and Kerri Willis give a sneak peak of their full-length webinar, as they discuss the implications of the mid-term election results on health care reform.  The results of the mid-term election are in and the Democratic Party has regained control of the House. Aon Health & Benefits consultants J.D. Piro and Kerri Willis give a sneak peak of their full-length webinar, as they discuss the implications of the mid-term election results on health care reform.  mid-term election, healthcare, health care, us healthcare false full 0