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Search OptionsInsightsD.C. District Court Clarifies Lab Requirement for Establishing Medical Necessity
A June 2017 decision by a federal district court in the District of Columbia determined that a reference laboratory cannot rely on the ordering physician’s determination to establish medical necessity for testing paid for under Medicare, Medicaid,… 
HIPAA Security...Integrity Matters
The HIPAA Security Rule requires Covered Entities and their respective Business Associates to maintain certain Administrative, Physical and Technical safeguards to protect Electronic Protected Health Information (“e-PHI”). Specifically, these… 
Recent DOJ Settlements with Physician Groups
On December 19, 2017, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced settlements with two separate physician groups, one in Texas and one in Pennsylvania relating to allegations that the groups received illegal remuneration in exchange for patient… 
Michael J. Messaglia Named Managing Partner of Krieg DeVault
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that long-time Partner Michael J. Messaglia has been elected as the firm’s new Managing Partner. Mr. Messaglia’s legal career spans nearly 25 years, beginning in 1993 when he was hired as an Associate at Krieg… 
Krieg DeVault Announces Partnership of Stacy Walton Long
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that health care and litigation attorney Stacy Walton Long has been named Partner. Ms. Long advises the firm’s Healthcare clients regarding many significant legal issues, including security breach incidents and… 
Partner Robert A. Anderson elected to Firm's Six-Member Executive Committee
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Robert A. Anderson has recently been elected to Krieg DeVault’s six-member Executive Committee. Mr. Anderson, a long-time Partner in the firm’s well-established health care and litigation practices, brings… 
Libby Yin Goodknight Reelected to Krieg DeVault's Executive Committee
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that the firm has reelected Partner Libby Yin Goodknight to its leadership team for another 3 year term. Six attorneys will comprise the firm’s Executive Committee. Ms. Goodknight also serves as Chair of the… 
Amy M. Levander to speak at 2018 Health Care Legislation: Hot Topics to Watch
Amy M. Levander, Executive Director and Chair of the firm's Governmental AffairsPractice Group, will present as part of a panel discussion for the Indianapolis Bar Association's "2018 Health Care Legislation: Hot Topics to Watch" at Meridian… 
Krieg DeVault Announces Three New Senior Associate Promotions
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce the promotions of three Associates to Senior Associates – Nicholas J. Anderson, Nicole M. Keith and Brandon W. Shirley. Prior to Senior Associate positions with the firm, all served as Associates with Krieg… Brett J. Ashton to Speak at the 1st American Financial Services Association Law & Compliance Symposium
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Brett J. Ashton, Partner and Chair of the firm's Financial Institutions Practice Group, will be speaking on "Conscious Uncoupling: The Bureau After Cordray" at the 1st American Financial Services… 
The Department of Defense Issues an "Interpretative Rule" to the Military Lending Act - Auto and Personal Property Lenders Faced With Regulatory Uncertainty
Financial institutions offering purchase money auto and personal property loans received an unwanted holiday surprise from the Department of Defense (the "DoD" or the "Department"), with the December 14, 2017 "Interpretative Rule" (the "2017… 
CMS Issues Guidance Regarding Texting Physician Orders
A December 28, 2017 CMS memo to state surveyors clarifies CMS’ position as it relates to texting of orders by physicians or other health care providers as well as utilizing text messaging as a means of communication among the healthcare team.[1] In… 
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