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Search OptionsInsightsThe HIPAA “Top Ten” For Health Care Board Members
In furtherance of the many safeguards, both the HIPAA Privacy regulations, 45 CFR 164.530(b)(1), and the HIPAA Security regulations, 45 CFR 164.308(a)(5), require orientation and ongoing training programs for the Workforce. 45 CFR 160.103 defines… 
Conscience and Religious Freedom Division of the Office of Civil Rights Concludes California Violated Conscience Protection Laws
In 2015, California enacted the “Reproductive Freedom, Accountability, Comprehensive Care, and Transparency Act” (the “FACT Act”) requiring pregnancy centers to post notices in their facilities advising women that the State of California provided… 
Indiana Proposes New Rule Impacting Pharmacy Reimbursement
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (“FSSA”) published a proposed rule that affects Medicaid reimbursement for legend and non-legend drugs. A public hearing about this rule is schedule for January 31, 2019 at 10:00am EST, and the… 
Krieg DeVault Announces 2019 Senior Associate Promotions
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce the promotions of four Associates to Senior Associates – Sarah E. Jones, Matthew D. Neumann, Nicholas D. Strom, and Ann Marie Woolwine. Prior to their Senior Associate positions with the firm, all served as… HHS Seeks Comments on Changes to HIPAA to Promote Improved Care Coordination
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) recently issued a Request for Information (“RFI”) to assist in identifying provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”)… 
Indiana Medicaid Rule Changes to Expect for 2019
An Executive Order limiting agency rulemaking has not prevented Indiana Medicaid from moving forward with a number of rulemaking changes expected to be finalized throughout 2019. These rules are in various stages of the rule adoption process, and… 
Responding to Online Patient Reviews: Legal and Practical Considerations for Physicians
In the age of immediate access to online platforms such as Google, Yelp, and Healthgrades, patients are able to share physician reviews, many of which are positive, but at times can be negative and potentially false. Negative reviews are damaging to… 
Krieg DeVault Announces New Member & Reelected Member of Leadership Team; Scott S. Morrisson and John. B. Baxter
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that the firm has elected one new member and reelected another to its leadership team. Five attorneys, including newly elected Partner Scott S. Morrisson and reelected Partner John B. Baxter, will comprise the… Estate Planning Attorney Micah J. Nichols Joins Krieg DeVault's Business, Acquisitions and Securities Practice Group
Krieg DeVault LLP is pleased to announce that Micah J. Nichols has joined the Business, Acquisitions and Securities Practice Group. Mr. Nichols will concentrate his practice in the areas of estate planning and business law. 
Failure to Terminate Access to PHI Leads to HIPAA Violation
The Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) recently entered into a Resolution Agreement with Pagosa Springs Medical Center (“PSMC”), resolving HIPAA violations over five years after the initial investigation began.1 On June 7,… 
Expanded Medicaid Treatment Options for Individuals with Substance Use Disorder and Serious Mental Illness
This fall there have been a variety of federal initiatives aimed at expanding treatment options to address substance use disorder and mental illness. In late October, President Trump signed into law a comprehensive bipartisan opioid and substance… 
Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility Moves to Fee-For-Service
Indiana Medicaid announced that, effective January 1, 2019, adults determined to be presumptively eligible for Medicaid will receive fee-for-service benefits during the presumptive eligibility (PE) coverage period. This change means that the… 
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