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		<title>FFG&#8217;s Special Policy Advisor, Pam Paziotopoulos interviewed on Arkansas radio</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:06:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pam interviewed on Arkansas&#39; Radio&#39;s Fresh Talk 93.3 on Friday, February 17th&#160;at 6:35 AM. The discussion will center on workplace violence prevention.&#160; Visit the station&#39;s website for the live feed.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pam interviewed on Arkansas&#39; Radio&#39;s Fresh Talk 93.3 on Friday, February 17th&nbsp;at 6:35 AM. The discussion will center on workplace violence prevention.&nbsp; Visit the station&#39;s <a href="http://bigrock933.com/" target="_blank">website</a> for the live feed.</p>
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		<title>HHS releases Guidance on the new Summary of Benefits and Coverage Documents</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:30:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Feb. 9, 2012, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury (Departments) released much-anticipated final guidance on the requirement for health plans and health insurance issuers to provide a summary of benefits and coverage to applicants and enrollees. The final regulations, template and uniform glossary are available through the Department of Health [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On Feb. 9, 2012, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury (Departments) released much-anticipated final guidance on the requirement for health plans and health insurance issuers to provide a summary of benefits and coverage to applicants and enrollees.</p>
<p>The final regulations, template and uniform glossary are available through the <a href="http://cciio.cms.gov/resources/other/index.html#sbcug" target="_blank"><font color="#003300">Department of Health and Human Services</font></a></p>
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		<title>FFG’s Special Policy Advisor, Pam Paziotopoulos interviewed on WGN Morning News</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:06:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tune in to WGN News Wednesday morning, February 8th,&#160;between 7:15 and 7:45 AM Ms. Paziotopoulos began her career in 1990 as a prosecutor for the Cook County State&#39;s Attorney&#39;s Office in Chicago, focusing on the area of domestic violence. In 1996, she joined the American Prosecutor&#39;s Research Institute&#39;s Criminal Prosecution Division as a Senior Attorney [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tune in to WGN News Wednesday morning, February 8th,&nbsp;between 7:15 and 7:45 AM</p>
<p>Ms. Paziotopoulos began her career in 1990 as a prosecutor for the Cook County State&#39;s Attorney&#39;s Office in Chicago, focusing on the area of domestic violence. In 1996, she joined the American Prosecutor&#39;s Research Institute&#39;s Criminal Prosecution Division as a Senior Attorney traveling to 38 of the 50 states, conducting training and speaking on domestic violence. She oversaw curricula development and education in domestic violence prosecution, provided technical assistance to prosecutors and allied professionals, and developed training materials in the areas of domestic violence and stalking.</p>
<p>	Please visit <a href="http://www.forestadvisors.com" target="_blank">Forest Advisors</a> for details on services and capabilities</p>
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		<title>HHS Announces Proposed Rule for Uniform Benefit Summaries</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:44:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On August 17, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Uniform Benefit Summaries under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Click here to view FFG&#39;s latest Legislative Update]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On August 17, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Uniform Benefit Summaries under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ffginc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/FFG-Legislative-Update-HHS-Announces-Proposed-Rule-for-Uniform-Benefit-Summaries.pdf" target="_blank">Click here to view FFG&#39;s latest Legislative Update</a></p>
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		<title>FFG Speaks at Tampa SHRM Chapter</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:46:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[James Kordomenos and Pam Paziotopoulos present at HR Tampa on&#160;HealthCare Reform Law and &#160;Workplace Violence&#160;on Aug 17 at the Centre Club in Tampa, Florida. Protecting Your Organization Tips for avoiding mistakes related to wage and hour issues, how to create and maintain a thorough employment screening / background check program, how to address employee needs [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>James Kordomenos and Pam Paziotopoulos present at HR Tampa on&nbsp;HealthCare Reform Law and &nbsp;Workplace Violence&nbsp;on Aug 17 at the Centre Club in Tampa, Florida.</p>
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<p><strong>Protecting Your Organization</strong></p>
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	Tips for avoiding mistakes related to wage and hour issues, how to create and maintain a thorough employment screening / background check program, how to address employee needs related to workplace and domestic violence, as well as policy recommendations, and ten tips HR directors need to know.<br />
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		<title>Rules for Internal and External Claim Reviews Revised</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:09:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last week, HHS, Treasury and Labor released revised regulations for group health plans which have not been grandfathered and insurers must now comply for internal claim procedures and external reviews. These revised regulations discuss a variety of issues. They are generally effective July 22, but certain enforcement grace periods still apply. Click to view&#160;FFG&#39;s legislative [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week, HHS, Treasury and Labor released revised regulations for group health plans which have not been grandfathered and insurers must now comply for internal claim procedures and external reviews. These revised regulations discuss a variety of issues. They are generally effective July 22, but certain enforcement grace periods still apply.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ffginc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/FFG-Legislative-Update-Rules-for-Internal-and-External-Claim-Reviews-Revised.pdf" target="_blank">Click to view&nbsp;FFG&#39;s legislative update for more information</a></p>
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		<title>FFG VP, John Savas, SPHR, presents to NIU Executive Club</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:38:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Forest Financial Group is proud to announce John Savas will be speaking to members of the NIU Executive Club on May 17th.&#160; The event is not open to the public.&#160; Details below: The Business to Business Networking Committee will be hosting a breakfast&#160;event on May 17th at NEAL, GERBER &#38; EISENBERG&#39;s offices in downtown Chicago. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: #1f497d; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'"><font color="#000000">Forest Financial Group is proud to announce John Savas will be speaking to members of the NIU Executive Club on May 17th.&nbsp; The event is not open to the public.&nbsp; Details below:</font></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'times new roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 12pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: 'arial','sans-serif'">The Business to Business Networking Committee will be hosting a breakfast&nbsp;event on May 17th at </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: 'arial','sans-serif'">NEAL, GERBER &amp; EISENBERG&#39;s o</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: 'arial','sans-serif'">ffices in downtown Chicago. More information will be forthcoming concerning this event next week. The theme for the morning event will be: </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: 'arial','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><b><span style="color: black">&quot;Talent Retention &amp; Performance Management &ndash; Can they co-exist?&quot;</span></b></font></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: 'arial','sans-serif'">We are honored to have John Savas from member company Forest Financial Group deliver a&nbsp;compelling presentation on how companies need to stop ignoring their best players in favor of trying to engage the weaker ones.</span><font size="3"><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'">&nbsp;</span></strong></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><strong><u><span style="color: red; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'">WHEN: </span></u></strong></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'">Tuesday, May 17, 2011</span></strong></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'">7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.</span></strong></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'">Chicago, Illinois </span></strong><span style="color: red"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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		<title>FFG&#8217;s Special Policy Advisor, Pamela Paziotopoulos presents on Intimate Partner Violence</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:51:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Forest Financial Group is proud to be attending&#160; the monthly meeting of HR professionals of Monterey Bay, California&#8217;s hospitality industry at Portola Hotel &#38; Spa on Thursday, February 24th.&#160; FFG&#8217;s Special Policy Advisor, Pamela Paziotopoulos will be giving a presentation on intimate partner violence and its effects on employees in the workplace.&#160;&#160; The discussion will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Forest Financial Group is proud to be attending&nbsp; the monthly meeting of HR professionals of Monterey Bay, California&rsquo;s hospitality industry at <strong><a href="http://www.portolahotel.com/" target="_blank">Portola Hotel &amp; Spa </a></strong>on Thursday, February 24th.&nbsp; FFG&rsquo;s Special Policy Advisor, Pamela Paziotopoulos will be giving a presentation on intimate partner violence and its effects on employees in the workplace.&nbsp;&nbsp; The discussion will provide guidance on spotting the warning signs of intimate partner abuse, along with valuable information about what can be done to protect employees from the often fatal consequences of stalking in the workplace.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><strong><a href="http://www.ffginc.com/about-ffg/speaker-bureau">Click here </a></strong>to learn more about FFG&#39;s Speaker Bureau</span></p>
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		<title>Forest Financial Group Announces Relocation and Expansion</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:37:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Company growth, expanded services and additional staff requires new office space Lake Forest, IL &#8212; Forest Financial Group, an employee benefits consulting firm, is pleased to announce the relocation and expansion of its corporate offices to larger space in order to accommodate its growth and to better service its clients. Lake Forest, IL will still [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b style=""><font size="3"><font face="Calibri"><font color="#000000">Company growth, expanded services and additional staff requires new office space<o:p></o:p></font></font></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">Lake Forest, IL &#8212; Forest Financial Group, an employee benefits consulting firm, is pleased to announce the relocation and expansion of its corporate offices to larger space in order to accommodate its growth and to better service its clients. Lake Forest, IL will still be home to Forest Financial Group who is moving to space that is more than double the size of its existing space. Contrary to the uncertainty in the economy and in the healthcare regulatory arena, Forest Financial Group continues to grow and expand its suite of service offerings.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">&ldquo;With the addition of new clients, the introduction of a full service Human Resource consulting practice, as well as the addition of 401k/retirement and risk management offerings, it became clear that we needed more space,&rdquo; stated Nicholas Gialamas, Forest Financial Group&rsquo;s founder and CEO. &ldquo;Though healthcare reform has created a certain amount of uncertainty in the marketplace, it has not deterred us from our goal of becoming one of the elite national benefit consulting firms.&rdquo;</font></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"><font color="#000000">Gialamas further stated, &ldquo;This new office space is dedicated to our clients, most of which have been with us from the beginning and have helped to support our growth. Our commitment to them is to continue to provide the same high caliber customer service they have become accustomed to receiving.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p></font></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"><font color="#000000">The demand for highly experienced consultants is expected to more than double as the economy continues to recover. The new office space will accommodate the growth in demand for the firm&rsquo;s services as a result.<o:p></o:p></font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin: auto 0in;"><i style=""><font color="#000000"><font face="Times New Roman">Forest Financial Group, Inc. (FFG), established in 1998, serves clients throughout the United States, as well as Europe, Asia and South America.&nbsp; Headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, the company has regional offices in Indiana, Florida, and California.<span style="">&nbsp; </span>FFG&rsquo;s mission is to help clients achieve the optimum balance between appropriate employee offerings and cost. For more information, visit the Forest Financial Group, Inc. website at http://www.FFGINC.com.<o:p></o:p></font></font></i></p>
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		<title>Florida Federal Judge Declares Individual Mandate and the Reform Law Unconstitutional</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:45:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Jan. 31, 2011, Florida U.S. District Court Judge Roger Vinson, declared the &#34;individual mandate&#34; of the&#160;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) unconstitutional, ruling the government cannot require Americans to purchase health insurance starting in 2014. Vinson concluded that, &#34;Because the individual mandate is unconstitutional and not severable, the entire act must be declared [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On Jan. 31, 2011, Florida U.S. District Court Judge Roger Vinson, declared the &quot;individual mandate&quot; of the&nbsp;Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) unconstitutional, ruling the government cannot require Americans to purchase health insurance starting in 2014. Vinson concluded that, &quot;Because the individual mandate is unconstitutional and not severable, the entire act must be declared void.&quot;</p>
<p><span style="color: #f00"><a href="http://www.ffginc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/FFG-Legislative-Update-Florida-Federal-Judge-Declares-Individual-Mandate-and-the-Reform-Law-Unconstitutional.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>Click here to read more</strong></a></span></p>
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