A July 21, 2017 letter from CMS approves Indiana’s State Plan Amendment (“SPA”) 17-0002, which “proposes to bring Indiana into compliance with the reimbursement requirements in the Covered Outpatient Drug final rule with comment.”[1] In review of…
A quick peek at CMS’ FY 2018 budget (and beyond) indicates that CMS is investing heavily in rules enforcement.[1] Encouraged by a Fraud Prevention System return on investment of $11.50 for every $1.00 spent[2], CMS sees enhanced enforcement as a…
As part of the August, 14, 2017 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (“IPPS”) Final Rule[1], the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (“CMS”) revised the public notice requirements for Medicare provider agreement terminations.
Previously, a Rural…
As seen in the September/October 2017 issue of the Indiana Banker Association's Hoosier Banker.
Question: Our chief lending officer wants to run a new promotion waiving all closing costs on home equity lines of credit, but is concerned that…
While federally regulated lenders are typically aware of the requirement under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 19731 (the “Act”) to obtain flood certifications upon making a loan, lenders failing to update flood certifications when they…
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that long-time Partner Jeffrey C. McDermott has been named the new President and CEO of Carmel’s Center for the Performing Arts (“Center”). McDermott previously served as Interim President and CEO after then…
If you are a small employer currently planning for open enrollment and faced with ever-rising healthcare costs, you should read this article for an alternative solution. Likewise, if you are an employer that used to provide a health reimbursement…
Krieg DeVault is proud to announce that the firm has recently awarded Kenneth Guerra, an Indiana University Maurer School of Law student, a $2,500 scholarship through the Indianapolis Bar (IndyBar) Association Diversity Job Fair. Krieg DeVault was a…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB” or the “Bureau”) recently issued Compliance Bulletin 2017-01: Phone Pay Fees (the “Bulletin”),[1] and an accompanying Press Release,[2] warning covered persons and service providers that charging…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB” or the “Bureau”) recently issued Compliance Bulletin 2017-01: Phone Pay Fees (the “Bulletin”),[1] and an accompanying Press Release,[2] warning covered persons and service providers[3] that…
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that 11 attorneys have been named to the 2018 Best Lawyers in America List, and Rodney S. Retzner has received the “Lawyer of the Year” Award. Best Lawyers® is the oldest peer-review publication in the legal…
Krieg DeVault is proud to announce that the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group has been named to Midwest Real Estate News’ 2017 “Best of the Best” list. The firm improved its ranking in 2017 compared to 2016.
“It’s a tremendous honor to…
