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Three Standout Sikich Leaders Honored on Forbes’ Inaugural America’s Top 200 CPAs List

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Finance, Consulting, Accounting, Professional Services, Other Professional Services, PMP, CGFM, QPA, CPA, Finance Corps, CFE, Government

Sikich , a global technology-enabled professional services company, is honored to announce that three of its leaders have been named among America's Top 200 CPAs for 2024 by Forbes.

Key Points: 
  • Sikich , a global technology-enabled professional services company, is honored to announce that three of its leaders have been named among America's Top 200 CPAs for 2024 by Forbes.
  • This is the first time the highly regarded publication has produced this list, curated exclusively by Forbes’ editorial staff.
  • Melinda DeCorte , CPA, CGFM, CFE, PMP, serves on the Sikich Executive Board and leads the company’s federal government industry vertical and federal audit practice.
  • Karen Sanchez , CPA, QPA, serves on the Sikich Executive Board and leads the Employee Benefit Plan audit and retirement plan compliance practices at Sikich.

Christine Cooper, Founder and CEO, aequum and Co-Chair of SIIA's Price Transparency Committee Presents at SIIA Healthcare Price Transparency Forum, February 2024

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Legal, Insurance, Finance, Hospitals, Professional Services, Practice Management, Other Health, Managed Care, Health, Federal, Multimedia, Policy, QPA, IDR, Plasma protein binding, Patient, SIIA, Government, NSA, Education, Lobbying, Health insurance

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240206563553/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240206563553/en/
    SIIA Price Transparency Forum "I'm Attending" Graphic (Photo: Business Wire)
    “I am honored to lead this esteemed committee and to contribute to discussions that are crucial in bringing price transparency throughout the healthcare ecosystem,” says Cooper.
  • “Transparency is pivotal to ensure that patients are given the opportunity to make informed decisions about their healthcare.
  • “The government so significantly underestimated the number of surprise bills that would be taken through the Federal IDR Process,” she observed.
  • Transparency is about the future of employer-sponsored care, meaning plans are paying the right price for the correct patient care, in addition to doing all they can collectively to effectively manage rising costs.”

Employee Fiduciary Launches a Future Value of 401(k) Fees Calculator to Emphasize the Impact of High 401(k) Fees on Retirement Savers' Balances

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Disclosure, Third-party administrator, TPA, CPC, Comment, QPA, Request, Retirement, Personal fiduciary services, Request for information, Administration, Letter, Financial adviser, Credit

This tool is designed to show retirement savers how much they can increase their savings in retirement by lowering their 401(k) fees today.

Key Points: 
  • This tool is designed to show retirement savers how much they can increase their savings in retirement by lowering their 401(k) fees today.
  • When a 401(k) account pays fees, the saver won't just miss their principal in retirement.
  • The calculator, available now at www.employeefiduciary.com/401k-fee-future-value-calculator , offers users a view of how fees can impact their retirement.
  • This new calculator fits directly into Employee Fiduciary's goal of empowering 401(k) participants to understand the cumulative effect of fees and to advocate for lower fees.

Employee Fiduciary Submits Comment Letter to U.S. Department of Labor Advocating for Greater 401(k) Fee Transparency

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Third-party administrator, Privacy Office of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Request, CPC, Disclosure, RFI, DOL, QPA, Administration, GAO, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General, Retirement, Comment, Knowledge, TPA, Letter, Financial adviser

The letter was written by Employee Fiduciary's President and CEO, Eric Droblyen, CPC, QPA.

Key Points: 
  • The letter was written by Employee Fiduciary's President and CEO, Eric Droblyen, CPC, QPA.
  • It addresses several key areas of concern, with a primary focus on the need for enhanced clarity and transparency in how 401(k) fees are presented to participants.
  • "We firmly believe in 401(k) fee transparency and the imperative need for participants to clearly understand the implications of these fees.
  • To read a copy of the comment letter and gain further insight into Employee Fiduciary's perspective on 401(k) fee transparency, visit www.employeefiduciary.com/blog/dol-401k-fee-disclosure-feedback .

Employee Fiduciary Launches Small Business 401(k) Tax Credit Calculator

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
CPC, Employment, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Small, Pew, QPA, Legislation, Financial adviser, Life insurance

MOBILE, Ala., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Employee Fiduciary, a leading 401(k) service provider for small businesses, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Small Business 401(k) Tax Credit Calculator.

Key Points: 
  • MOBILE, Ala., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Employee Fiduciary, a leading 401(k) service provider for small businesses, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Small Business 401(k) Tax Credit Calculator.
  • These credits, including Startup Tax Credit, Employer Contribution Tax Credit, and Automatic Enrollment Tax Credit, can significantly reduce the out-of-pocket costs for small businesses starting a 401(k) plan.
  • "Our new 401(k) Tax Credit Calculator is a powerful tool for small businesses, making it easier than ever to estimate potential savings from these valuable tax credits," says Eric Droblyen, CPC, QPA, President & CEO at Employee Fiduciary.
  • To explore Employee Fiduciary's Small Business 401(k) Tax Credit Calculator, visit www.employeefiduciary.com/401k-tax-credit-calculator

NUTEX HEALTH PROVIDES UPDATE ON THE NO SURPRISES ACT

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Monday, March 27, 2023
IDR, Medicaid, CMS, Policy, MBA, QPA, Medicare, Nutex Health, NSA, Patient, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, News, Property management, Guidance

HOUSTON, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nutex Health Inc. ("Nutex Health" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NUTX), a physician-led, technology-enabled integrated healthcare delivery system comprised of 20 state-of-the-art micro hospitals in 8 states and primary care-centric, risk-bearing physician networks, today provides an update on the No Surprises Act ("NSA").

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nutex Health Inc. ("Nutex Health" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NUTX), a physician-led, technology-enabled integrated healthcare delivery system comprised of 20 state-of-the-art micro hospitals in 8 states and primary care-centric, risk-bearing physician networks, today provides an update on the No Surprises Act ("NSA").
  • The revisions were put in place to help balance the arbitration process by including the recent Texas Medical Association Court Order and removing "double counting" provisions.
  • This news comes as a major win for Nutex Health and other providers' quest to make the arbitration process more equitable and straightforward.
  • "Nutex has always advocated for a fair payment system to providers so that we can continue to deliver high quality, efficient care to our patients.

EDPMA Study Reveals 32% Decrease in OON payments due to the flawed implementation of the No Surprises Act

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
DO, Human services, Emergency medicine, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Patient, Department of Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms v. Galioto, New York State Department of Labor, Health, Treasury, Risk, Emergency department, QPA, NOT, NSA, FACEP, Health insurance

MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Emergency departments are experiencing a 32% decrease in out-of-network payments from health plans since the implementation of the No Surprises Act (NSA), according to a new study from the the Emergency Department Practice Management Association (EDPMA). This dramatic reduction significantly risks how emergency departments deliver emergency care.

Key Points: 
  • MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Emergency departments are experiencing a 32% decrease in out-of-network payments from health plans since the implementation of the No Surprises Act (NSA), according to a new study from the the Emergency Department Practice Management Association (EDPMA).
  • This dramatic reduction significantly risks how emergency departments deliver emergency care.
  • While it appears the NSA achieved its goal to protect patients, the flawed implementation of the legislation threatens how emergency departments are staffed and could jeopardize the emergency care patients deserve.
  • Post-NSA out-of-network payments decreased 92% of the time (compared to Pre-NSA rates) resulting in an average decrease of 32% per emergency department visit.

EDPMA Congratulates the Texas Medical Association Win To Protect Patients' Access To Care And To Implement the No Surprises Act As Required By Law

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
DO, IDR, Physician, Texas Medical Association, United States Department of Health and Human Services, United States Department of the Treasury, Patient, TMA, Treasury, Emergency department, QPA, Emergency medicine, Health, NSA, FACEP, Ministry of Labour, Nursing, Health insurance

MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Emergency Department Practice Management Association (EDPMA) applauds the Texas Medical Association (TMA), Dr. Adam Corley and Tyler Regional Hospital, LLC's win against federal regulators to implement the No Surprises Act as required by law, thereby protecting patients' access to care.

Key Points: 
  • The Emergency Department Practice Management Association (EDPMA) applauds the Texas Medical Association (TMA), Dr. Adam Corley and Tyler Regional Hospital, LLC's win against federal regulators to implement the No Surprises Act as required by law, thereby protecting patients' access to care.
  • MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Emergency Department Practice Management Association ( EDPMA ) applauds the Texas Medical Association (TMA), Dr. Adam Corley and Tyler Regional Hospital, LLC's win against federal regulators to implement the No Surprises Act as required by law, thereby protecting patients' access to care.
  • In October 2022, EPDMA filed an amicus brief supporting TMA's lawsuit challenging how arbitrators resolved billing disputes between healthcare plans and physicians.
  • EDPMA will continue to advocate for emergency medicine physicians and their practices to ensure fair reimbursement to protect patients and their in-network choices.

Employee Fiduciary Hires Brian Furgala as Director of 401(k) Education

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Education, Retirement, Employment, CPC, QPA, Financial adviser, ERISA

MOBILE, Ala., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Employee Fiduciary announces the hire of Brian Furgala, Esq, CPC, QPA as its Director of 401(k) Education.

Key Points: 
  • MOBILE, Ala., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Employee Fiduciary announces the hire of Brian Furgala, Esq, CPC, QPA as its Director of 401(k) Education.
  • Brian joins the Employee Fiduciary team with over twenty years at a full-service corporate law firm, where he specialized in ERISA plans, corporate employee benefits, and executive compensation plans.
  • As Director of 401(k) Education, Brian will lead all facets of internal and external education for Employee Fiduciary.
  • "Employee Fiduciary is well known for its commitment to 401(k) education that's geared to make retirement plans more affordable for small businesses and retirement more affordable for workers," said Eric Droblyen, President of Employee Fiduciary.

Dunbar, Bender & Zapf, Inc. promotes Kevin Hefke, CPC, QPA, to the position of Shareholder

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Dunbar, Mathematics, Growth, CPC, QPA, Knowledge, Life insurance, Management, Shareholder

Pittsburgh, PA, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dunbar, Bender & Zapf, Inc., a regional actuarial consulting firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is excited to announce the promotion of Kevin Hefke, CPC, QPA, to the position of Shareholder, effective January 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Pittsburgh, PA, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dunbar, Bender & Zapf, Inc., a regional actuarial consulting firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is excited to announce the promotion of Kevin Hefke, CPC, QPA, to the position of Shareholder, effective January 1, 2023.
  • Dunbar, Bender & Zapf, Inc. is the largest independent actuarial consulting firm performing third-party retirement plan administration and actuarial and fiduciary services based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with five partners and more than 70 employees.
  • Kevin started his career at Dunbar, Bender & Zapf, Inc. in 2011 after graduating from Duquesne University Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics.
  • He exemplifies Dunbar, Bender & Zapf, Inc.’s culture of innovative thinking, knowledge, dedication, experience, and core values.