Ms. McGarrity counsels tax-exempt organizations, hospitals, health systems, and both private and public employers on a wide range of health and welfare benefits matters, including issues related to healthcare reform. Ms. McGarrity also assists clients with respect to benefits issues associated with corporate transactions and provides benefits advice regarding mergers and acquisitions. She may be reached at (860) 275-8291 or by email at vmcgarrity@rc.com. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and not necessarily those of Robinson & Cole LLP.