Vivian Hunter Turner advises employer-sponsored welfare plans on employee benefit compliance issues under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), ERISA, and COBRA. Additionally, she counsels clients on implementing wellness program that comply with applicable regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, and the HIPAA wellness rules. Vivian’s background includes a wealth of experience in HIPAA Privacy and Security regulations. Prior to joining Groom, Vivian served as assistant general counsel and privacy officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont. Based on her extensive HIPAA privacy and security background, she facilitates HIPAA Privacy training and counsels clients in connection with self-audits under the HIPAA Privacy Rules. Vivian also advises clients on how to respond to data breaches under HIPAA’s regulations and applicable state laws. Vivian routinely negotiates service provider and pharmacy benefit management agreements and negotiates employer group waiver plan (or “EGWP”) pharmacy benefit management agreements. Vivian’s expertise extends to Medicare Part D, on which she assists clients with regard to ERISA’s fiduciary obligations in relation to pharmacy rebates. Vivian also advises and assists employer plan sponsors and issuers in responding to Department of Labor investigations. Vivian serves as Chair of Groom’s Professional Development Committee. In this role, she oversees the firm’s comprehensive in-house training programs that cover mentoring, legal and professional skills training, career advancement, lawyer review processes, and overall professional growth. Previous Experience Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont, Assistant General Counsel (2009-2011) Professional Affiliations American Health Lawyer Association Women’s Bar Association Honors & Distinctions Rising Star, Super Lawyers, Employee Benefits and Health Care (2016-2018)
Past Events Groom Webinar: New Transparency and Disclosure Provisions in the Year-End Spending Bill Create Additional Requirements (and Cause Confusion) (March 3, 2021) Groom WebinarMarch 3, 2021
Publications End-of-Year Omnibus Bill Adds Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Disclosure Requirements Groom PublicationFebruary 10, 2021
Past Events Coronavirus: Key Issues Impacting Employers, Health Plans and Retirement Plans (March 10, 2020) COVID-19 ResourceMarch 10, 2020
Publications New Guidance on the Territorial Scope of GDPR Impacts U.S. Benefit Plans Groom Benefits BriefNovember 21, 2019
Publications Senate HELP Committee Releases Sweeping Legislative Package Targeting Health Care Costs Groom Benefits BriefJune 18, 2019
Publications Massachusetts and New Jersey Enact State-Level Health Coverage Mandates Groom Benefits BriefSeptember 10, 2018
Publications The Departments Release Final Rule Aimed at Expanding Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance Coverage Groom Benefits BriefAugust 21, 2018
Publications Trump Administration Issues Request for Information on Drug Costs Groom Benefits BriefJune 1, 2018
Publications Tax Reform Series I: Fringe Benefit and Health & Welfare Provisions PublicationsJanuary 12, 2018
Publications White House Takes Steps to Modify Healthcare Rules and Stop CSR Funding PublicationsOctober 16, 2017