June 2006 | Volume V, Issue 5 | Editor: David Wise

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August 30-September 1

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July 19-20
August 30-31

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August 9-10

DPI-105 HRA Software
August 8

DPI COBRA Software Training:
August 11

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August 7

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To be announced.

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System Credits Awarded for Attending Connections '06

DataPath is announcing a new program to award attendees of our Connections ‘06 Annual Conference with credits that can be applied toward the license of new systems or add-ons during the remainder of 2006.

We will be releasing many exciting new enhancements and systems before the end of 2006, and this is a way of saying thank you for attending our conference and for your continued support of DataPath.

Click here to learn more about Connections ’06.

HIPAA Awareness Training Objectives and Agenda

DataPath has announced course objectives and an expanded agenda for its one-day Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) overview course the day before Connections ’06, our Annual Conference.

Click here to learn more about HIPAA Awareness Training.

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Understanding a SAS 70 Audit – Part 1

If you have not yet been asked to provide a SAS 70 Audit Statement to one of your employers, you will soon. Many of your large clients (public, private, or government entities) will inquire about this audit as we all move forward into the busy enrollment season. In fact, from this point forward it will be rare for any substantial RFP to be issued without addressing this issue.

Click here to read about understanding a SAS 700 Audit.

IRS Issues Proposed Regulations Clarifying
Dependent Care Expense Reimbursement

On May 24, 2006, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed rules that would clarify and replace existing rules concerning reimbursement of dependent care expenses under Code 21.

The proposed regulations include 27 years’ worth of statutory changes and add new rules to address administrative concerns.

Click here to read more about Dependent Care Expense reimbursement.

New Policy Initiatives Underscore Government Commitment to HSAs

Echoing the Health Savings Account (HSA) initiatives set forth by President Bush, members of Congress have enthusiastically introduced legislation aimed at improving and expanding the adoption of HSAs. In fact, no less than 12 Bills have been introduced and are currently in committee for review.

Click here to read more about these new regulations.

U.S. Government Accountability Office: Enrollment in CDHPs Growing

In a report released in April from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), researchers commented on the growth of Consumer Driven Health Plans (CDHP).

Because of increased interest in CDHPs, GAO was asked to review the prevalence of CDHPs, how the associated accounts are funded and used, and the factors that may contribute to the growth or limit the appeal of these plans. GAO examined survey data on CDHP enrollment and interviewed or obtained data from employers, insurance carriers, individuals, financial institutions, and other CDHP experts.

Click here to read more about CDHP Enrollment.

DataPath's Featured Employee: Nicole Wagner

Nicole Wagner has been chosen as the featured employee for this month's newsletter. Nicole is Manager of Quality Assurance and has been at DataPath for two years.

Click here to learn more about Nicole Wagner and her role at DataPath.

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