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Search OptionsInsightsCMS' Final Rule on Discharge Planning Expands Patient Choice and Supports Interoperability
CMS recently issued a final rule on discharge planning requirements for hospitals, critical access hospitals (“CAHs”), and home health agencies (“HHAs”). The new regulations focus on the exchange of patient information between healthcare facilities… 
How Does Your Organization's Exclusion Verification Policy Compare?
Does your organization have a policy relating to verification of exclusion from Federal and State healthcare programs? If so, does your Policy comply with all applicable requirements? Requirements include the following:
PATIENTS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS: Providers Risk Disclosing PHI in Response to Online Reviews
In the age of increased access to online review platforms such as Google, Facebook, Healthgrades, and Vitals, healthcare providers face the difficult task of managing negative reviews. It can be tempting to respond to negative reviews in an effort… 
IRS Issues Final Regulations for Hardship Distributions
The IRS has issued final regulations regarding hardship distributions from 401(k) and 403(b) plans. While the final regulations differ little from the proposed regulations (as described in our November 15, 2018 Employee Benefits ALERT), there are… 
Julie A. Carpenter Selected for "Professionalism Award" from the IBA
Krieg DeVault is proud to announce that Julie A. Carpenter has been selected for the “Professionalism Award” from the Indianapolis Bar Association’s Professionalism Committee. This selection was based on nominations from Ms. Carpenter’s peers and a… 
Office of Inspector General Clarifies Online Digital Platforms and Marketing Practices for Physicians
The Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) recently published an Advisory Opinion (“AO 19-04”) concerning the use of online platforms for finding and booking physician appointments and physician marketing. While the OIG… 
OCR Holds True to Right of Access Initiative with First Enforcement Action
Earlier this year, the Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) announced its Right of Access Initiative. The Right of Access Initiative promises to vigorously enforce the rights of patients to… 
Judge Strikes Down Payment Cuts For Outpatient Department Evaluation and Management Services
In a decision dated September 17, 2019, a Federal judge invalidated a 2018 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) regulation that attempted to align Medicare Part B payments for Evaluation & Management (“E&M”) services in hospital… 
Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government
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Hillary N. Buchler Joins Krieg DeVault's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group
Krieg DeVault LLP is pleased to announce that Hillary N. Buchler has joined as an associate in the Firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group. She will be an integral member of the firm’s medical malpractice team where she will assist… 
Seventh Circuit Confirms that under Illinois law, Reference in Financing Statement to Parties' Security Agreement is Sufficient to Perfect Secured Creditor's Lien on Debtor's Collateral Described in Security Agreement
In In re I80 Equipment, LLC, No. 18-3291 (7th Cir. Sept. 11. 2019), the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit held that under Illinois’ enactment of Revised Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”), “the UCC allows a… Seventh Circuit Confirms That Under Illinois Law, Reference in Financing Statement to Parties' Security Agreement is Sufficient to Perfect Secured Creditor's Lien on Debtor's Collateral Described in Security Agreement
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