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,…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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, 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
