Monthly Archives: February 2012

California Pregnancy Disability Leave Law Changes

Several new California employment laws took effect January 1, 2012. Employers with five or more employees should pay particular attention to SB 299, which references Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL). With the passage of SB 299, there are significant changes to … Continue reading

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Stay Healthy This Year by Using Your Plan’s Preventive Care Benefits

At the start of a new year, many of us reflect on actions we can take to improve our lives, resulting in the leading resolution of better health. One possible step to take toward a healthier lifestyle involves taking advantage … Continue reading

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Tenet Healthcare & Anthem Blue Cross Reach an Agreement

Last month we posted that Anthem Blue Cross and Tenet Healthcare had been in ongoing negotiations since July of 2011. We are pleased to announce that those negotiations have come to a successful conclusion and the Commercial Hospital Agreement, which … Continue reading

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Catholic HealthCare West (CHW) Separates from Catholic Church & Changes its Name

Catholic HealthCare West (CHW) has announced that it has changed its name to Dignity Health as part of a restructuring, which ends its affiliation with the Catholic Church (San Jose Mercury News).  The system will remain a not-for-profit system and … Continue reading

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