The Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) published a report in July of 2018 (“Report”) regarding weaknesses by Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (“MCO”) to identify fraud and abuse in the Medicaid program1. In general, the…
On March 21, 2018, Governor Holcomb signed a bill legalizing the sale and use of CBD oil in Indiana.[1] CBD oil is derived from industrial hemp, which like marijuana, is banned by federal law. This leaves Indiana’s financial institutions asking: can…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
