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Interim Final Rules on Mental Health Parity

The interim final regulations implementing the MHPAEA  have been issued.

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HITECH Act

Group health plans and other covered entities must comply with the HITECH Act by February 17, 2010.

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Retirement Benefits – Happy Times Return for Some Retirement Plans


With the recent rebound of the stock market, employers are turning their attention to strengthening their retirement benefits and boosting participation, according to new surveys. Read More

Workforce - Bad Economy, Boredom Threaten Employees’ Productivity, Creativity


The recession and a lack of interest in work are driving American workers into the dumps, and that could spell trouble for employers, several studies indicate. Read More

January 2010 Newsletter

Check out our announcements section for employee promotions at Cowden Associates, Inc. and information about an upcoming webinar.

Cowden Associates, Inc. presents this timely update with a look at the immediate and long-term impact of the proposed reform. (Read More)