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Critical Cyber Exploits Affect Nearly All Computers

The latest in Cyber Security Trends and News  Cybersecurity researchers recently announced the discovery of two major security flaws that could allow hackers to bypass regular security measures and obtain normally inaccessible data. The flaws, referred to as Meltdown and Spectre, are both caused by design flaws found in nearly all modern processors. These vulnerabilities

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Court Vacates EEOC’s Wellness Rules for 2019

On Dec. 20, 2017, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia vacated key provisions of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) final rules for employer-sponsored wellness plans. However, to avoid disruption to employers, the court stayed its ruling until Jan. 1, 2019. The EEOC’s final rules allow employers to offer wellness incentives of

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The Link Between Workers’ Comp Claims and Increasing Medical Payments

Over the last ten years, the dramatic rise in health insurance premiums has dominated the headlines.  The premium increases are a reflection of the escalating cost of medical services.  In the shadow of the health insurance predicament is the same upward pressure on medical expenses within the Workers’ Compensation system.  On the job injury claims,

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Walsh Duffield’s Top 7 of ’17

As we close the door on 2017, we reflect on all of the hard work and achievements that the year has brought us. Here is what we would consider Walsh Duffield’s Top 7 of ‘17: 1) Going and growing strong. With the dedication of our staff, we have experienced impressive double-digit growth compared to 2016.

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