Insights |
Search OptionsInsightsKrieg DeVault Named Employer of the Year by the Indiana Paralegal Association
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that the Indiana Paralegal Association (“IPA”) has honored the firm with its 2018 Employer of the Year Award. The Indiana Paralegal Association provides its annual award to organizations demonstrating overall… Delaware Issues New Regulation to Clarify Telemedicine Statute
On June 1, 2018, the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline (the “Board”) issued a Final Rule to add a new regulation to Title 24, Chapter 1700 of the Delaware Administrative Code in order to clarify certain terms used in the… 
New Indiana Health Care Laws
This article summarizes many of the notable health care laws that were passed during the 2018 legislative session, which includes laws that are effective July 1, 2018, as well as laws that are effective after July 1, 2018. These laws affect both… 
OIG Advisory Opinion No. 18-03: Provision of Free Telemedicine Hardware & Services
On May 24, 2018, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued Advisory Opinion No. 18-03, which evaluated a proposed arrangement between a federally qualified health center look-alike (the “Provider”) and a county health clinic (the “County… 
Partner Julia A. Carpenter Named Krieg DeVault's Chief Diversity Officer
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Partner Julia A. Carpenter has been named Chief Diversity Officer of the Firm. In her added role as Chief Diversity Officer, Carpenter will be responsible for leading diversity initiatives and identifying… 
Attorney Judy L. Woods Named to the Advisory Committee on Litigation for The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that attorney Judy L. Woods has been named to the Advisory Committee on Litigation for The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Woods was named to her new position during the 223rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian… 
FSSA Revises Timely Filing Limit for Fee-For-Service Claims to 180 Days
On June 19, 2018, the Family and Social Services Administration’s (“FSSA”) Indiana Health Coverage Programs (“IHCP”) released provider bulletin BT201829 regarding revising the timely filing limit for Medicaid fee-for-service claims. Beginning… 
Court Finds Restrictive Covenant Unenforceable Against Hospital-Based CRNAs
A recent Indiana case involving a non-compete in the healthcare field is worth review. In Great Lakes Anesthesia, P.C. v. O’Bryan, the Indiana Court of Appeals held that a restrictive covenant between an independent anesthesia group and two of its… 
FSSA Extends and Updates Indiana's Hospital Assessment Fee Program
On May 17, 2018, the Family and Social Services Administration (“FSSA”) published a final rule, LSA Document #17-552 (“Final Rule”), to update and extend Indiana’s Hospital Assessment Fee (“HAF”) program.[1] The Final Rule amends 405 IAC 1-8-5 and… 
The Joint Commission to Require Immediate Notification for Loss of Deemed Status
The Joint Commission recently announced a new element of performance to Accreditation Participation Requirement APR.01.03.01 (“Element of Performance”). The Element of Performance requires immediate notification to The Joint Commission when the… 
Indiana Medicaid Proposes Overhaul of Program Integrity Rules
On June 13, 2018, the Indiana Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning (“OMPP”) published a notice of intent (“NOI”) to adopt an administrative rule (“LSA #18-251”) that overhauls existing program integrity, Medicaid provider appeals, and Medicaid… 
Recent OIG Opinion Permits Free Samples to Patients
On April 30, 2018, the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (“OIG”), issued an Advisory Opinion regarding an Arrangement whereby a Company that distributes and sells medical device and pharmaceutical products provides… 
|
© 2025 Krieg DeVault LLP. All Rights Reserved.