

Stacy Walton Long
Partner
Office: Indianapolis
slong@kdlegal.com
p: 317-238-6356
f: 317-636-1507
Stacy Long represents and advises the firm’s healthcare clients regarding many significant legal issues, including security breach incidents and risk assessments involving Protected Health Information and other personal information under HIPAA/HITECH and other Federal and State laws governing the privacy and security of such information, as well as corporate compliance and regulatory matters. Ms. Long also counsels and advises clients on HIPAA/HITECH compliance programs, as well as breach notification obligations and audits initiated by Federal and State governmental agencies. Ms. Long also counsels clients on a variety of medical staff issues, including peer review matters and medical staff bylaws. She also represents individual professionals and healthcare providers in licensing and disciplinary matters, as well as employment-related matters, and works with mental health providers on confidentiality matters and commitment proceedings.
In addition to her health care practice, Ms. Long represents clients in State and Federal courts in a variety of litigation matters, including tort claims, preservation of mental health records, commitments to mental health facilities, breach of contract, commercial collections, landlord-tenant disputes, commercial foreclosures, and other commercial disputes. In addition, Ms. Long has represented corporate clients on-site with their day-to-day operations, including negotiating, reviewing, and drafting contracts.
Ms. Long has served as a member of the firm’s Diversity Committee since its inception.
Representative Experience
- Represent Covered Entities with HIPAA Security Risk Assessments and Privacy Audits, Business Associate Agreements, compliance policies and procedures under HIPAA/HITECH, proper uses and disclosures of Protected Health Information, and breach notification obligations
- Represented a rehabilitation center in prevailing on judicial review of an administrative matter involving denial of Indiana Medicaid payments
- Represented a mental health facility which prevailed on an appeal of a commitment order
- Represented mental health facilities in commitment hearings and hearings contesting the release of mental health records
- Represented an individual plaintiff who prevailed in a bench trial against an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”), where the Court found that the ESOP violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1975 (“ERISA”) and the terms of the ESOP itself in its payment of ESOP benefits to terminated participants
- Counsel in several matters involving issues of breach of contract in Federal and State courts
- Representation of several major financial institutions and corporations relating to commercial collections and commercial foreclosures
Professional Associations
- Member, The National Association of Health Services Executives (National and Indianapolis Chapters)
- Board Member, Indianapolis Legal Aid Society
- Member, Past Board Member, Executive Women in Healthcare
- Member - Healthcare Section; Litigation Section, Indianapolis Bar Association
- Member, Indiana State Bar Association
- Member, American Health Lawyers Association
- Member - Healthcare Section; Litigation Section, American Bar Association
- Former Board Member, Girls Inc.
- Finance Committee Member, Fairbanks
Awards & Recognitions
- Indiana Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2009-2018
- Lawyers of Color Hot List Honoree, 2014
Seminars & Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "Understanding Mental Health Commitments in Indiana," Options Behavioral Health, May 17, 2023
- Co-Presenter, "Understanding Regulations to Guide Effective Strategy," Indiana Rural Health Association Spring Rural Summit, April 11, 2023
- Co-Presenter, "A Changing Landscape: Navigating Indiana’s New Abortion Restrictions," Indiana Osteopathic Association Winter Update, December 2, 2022
- Co-Presenter, "Overview of HIPAA, Recent Enforcement Actions, and Best Practices to Prevent HIPAA Violations," Franklin College Physician Assistant Program, June 29, 2022
- Presenter, "Information Blocking: Overview and Best Practices," Indiana Rural Health Care Association Annual Conference, June 15, 2022
- Co-Presenter, "Overview of HIPAA, Recent Enforcement Actions, and Best Practices to Prevent HIPAA Violations," Franklin College Physician Assistants Program, 2021
- Co-Presenter, “HIPAA Refresher and Recent Updates, OCR’s Latest Enforcement Actions and Compliance Guidance During COVID-19,” Indiana State Bar Association, 2020
- Presenter, "Overview of HIPAA and Recent Enforceement Actions and Best Practices to Prevent HIPAA Violations," Indiana Osteopathic Association's '20 Virtual Annual Spring Update Live (formerly 123rd Annual Spring Update), April 2020
- Co-Presenter, "Negotiating Your Anesthesiologist Assistant Employment Agreement and Understanding Your Supervisory Requirements," Indiana University School of Medicine, Anesthesiologist Assistant Program, Department of Anesthesia, 2019
- Co-Presenter, "Overview of Recent OCR Guidance and Enforcement Actions," Indiana State Bar Association 10th Annual Health Law Symposium, 2019
- Presenter, "Negotiating Physician Employment Agreements," Indiana School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, 2019
- Presenter, "What's New in Health Care Law? Overview of Recent Federal Enforcement Actions and Indiana Medical Malpractice Cases," Indiana Medical Group Management Association, Webinar, 2019
- Co-Presenter, "Overview of HIPAA and Recent Enforcement Actions and Best Practices to Prevent HIPAA Violations," Franklin College Physician Assistants Program, 2019
- Presenter, "Patient Privacy and Security: Overview of HHS Settlements and Best Practices," 122nd Annual Spring Update of the Indiana Osteopathic Association, 2019
- Presenter, "Documentation in Medical Records and the Importance Under HIPAA," OrthoIndy, 2019
- Presenter, "Changes and Best Practices for Physician Opioid Prescribing," KriegCast (Podcast), 2019
- Presenter, "Negotiating The Divide: Tips and Strategies for Negotiating Your Employment Agreement," Indiana University School of Medicine Office of Diversity Affairs, 2019
- Presenter, "Negotiating Physician Employment Agreements and Anesthesiology Services Agreements," Women in Anesthesiology - Indiana Conference, 2018
- Presenter, "Negotiating The Divide: Tips and Strategies for Negotiating Your Employment Agreement," Indiana University School of Medicine Office of Diversity Affairs, 2018
- Presenter, "Negotiating Physician Employment Agreements," 93rd Annual Fall Convention of the Indiana Podiatric Medical Association, 2018
- Presenter, "Texting and Emailing Under HIPAA," Krieg DeVault LLP Webinar, 2018
- Presenter, "HIPAA, Indiana Privacy Laws and Ethical Considerations Regarding Personal Health Information," Selah House, 2017
Publications
- Co-Author, "The OIG’s New Unified Compliance Resource Tool: You’ve Been “Voluntold” to Comply," November 29, 2023
- Co-Author, "Hold on a Minute! Indiana Legislature Changes the Rules for Emergency Detentions," June 7, 2023
- Co-Author, "Business Associate Fined Under HIPAA For Maintaining PHI on Unsecured Server," June 6, 2023
- Co-Author, "Don't Let Expiration of Emergency COVID Waivers Leave You With Unlicensed Members of the Care Team," August 11, 2021
- Co-Author, "Time for a Check Up: HIPAA Privacy Rule Modified for the First Time Since 2013," March 23, 2021
- Co-Author, "Show Me the Records: OCR Holds Providers Accountable Under HIPAA Right of Access Initiative," January 27, 2021
- Co-Author, "Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace: HHS Proposes Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule," December 10, 2020
- Co-Author, "OCR Relaxes Enforcement for Pandemic-Related Discolsures of PHI During Public Health Emergency," April 5, 2020
- Co-Author, “Failure to Encrypt Mobile Devices Results in a $3 Million Mistake,” February 4, 2020
- Co-Author, “Failure to Report HIPAA Breaches Results in Costly Fine and Corrective Action Plan,” February 4, 2020
- Co-Author, “Genetic Information Under HIPAA,” February 4, 2020
- Co-Author, "How to Protect Your Health Care Organization from the Next HIPAA Breach," American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives E-Newsletter, November 22, 2019
- Co-Author, "The Nuts and Bolts of Telemedicine in Indiana," Indianapolis Medical Society Bulletin, Volume CXXVI, Issue 7, July 2019
- Co-Author, "Telemedicine Tips for Indiana Care Providers and Counsel," The Indiana Lawyer, July 9, 2019
- Co-Author, "Direct HIPAA Enforcement Liability for Business Associates," June 9, 2019
- Co-Author, "HHS Announces Changes to Maximum Monetary Penalties for HIPAA Violations," May 21, 2019
- Co-Author, "Updated INSPECT Requirements Will Streamline Practitioner Obligations," May 1, 2019
- Co-Author, "Going, Going, Gone - Important Medical Records Considerations for Physicians Planning to Close Their Practice," March 25, 2019
- Co-Author, "OCR Breaks All-Time Record in 2018 with Final HIPAA Settlement for the Year," February 17, 2019
- Co-Author, "Are you ready for changes to Medicare Part D prescription requirements?" February 4, 2019
- Co-Author, "The HIPAA "Top Ten" For Health Care Board Members," January 23, 2019
- Co-Author, "Expanded Medicaid Treatment Options for Individuals with Substance Use Disorder and Serious Mental Illness," December 17, 2018
- Co-Author, "Failure to Terminate Access to PHI Leads to HIPAA Violation," December 17, 2018
- Co-Author, "Lights, Camera, Sanction," October 25, 2018
- Co-Author, "HIPAA Assessments... Here's Looking at You!" August 22, 2018
- Author, “Illinois Medicaid Proposes Changes to Certain Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Payments,” June 12, 2018
- Co-Author, “Importance Of Having A Contingency Plan,” May 23, 2018
- Co-Author, “OCR Issues Guidance on the Performance of a HIPAA Risk Analysis v. a Gap Analysis,” May 9, 2018
- Co-Author, “Indiana Legislature Modifies Medical Consent and POST Statutes,” March 26, 2018
- Author, “Have You Conducted A Risk Assessment In A While? If Not, It Could Cost You $400,000,” May 17, 2017
- Author, “Failure To Have A Business Associate Agreement Could Be A $31,000 Mistake,” May 17, 2017
- Co-Author, "Be Prepared: Submission of Breach Notifications Due to HHS by March 1, 2017," February 23, 2017
- Co-Author, "Implantable Cardiac Devices Raise Cyber-Security Concerns," January 30, 2017
Certifications
- Legal Lean Sigma® White Belt
Education
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J.D., cum laude, University of Illinois College of Law, Champaign, Illinois, 2004
- Harno Scholar
- Rickert's Award Nominee for excellence in Trial Advocacy
- American Bar Association Negotiation Competition - Finalist
- Black Law Student Association
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B.A., University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, 2001
- Dean's List
Bar & Court Admissions
- Indiana (2004)
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (2004)
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (2004)
Practices
Industries

Dancing

Cooking

University of Illinois Sports
Health Care

The OIG’s New Unified Compliance Resource Tool: You’ve Been “Voluntold” to Comply
November 29, 2023
Health Care

HOLD ON A MINUTE! INDIANA LEGISLATURE CHANGES THE RULES FOR EMERGENCY DETENTIONS
June 7, 2023
Health Care

Business Associate Fined Under HIPAA For Maintaining PHI on Unsecured Server
June 6, 2023
Health Care

Don't Let Expiration of Emergency COVID Waivers Leave You With Unlicensed Members of the Care Team
August 11, 2021
Health Care

Time for a Check Up: HIPAA Privacy Rule Modified for the First Time Since 2013
March 23, 2021
Health Care

Show Me the Records: OCR Holds Providers Accountable Under HIPAA Right of Access Initiative
January 27, 2021
Health Care

Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace: HHS Proposes Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule
December 11, 2020
Health Care

OCR Relaxes Enforcement For Pandemic-Related Disclosures of PHI During Public Health Emergency
April 5, 2020
Thought Leadership

Failure to Report HIPAA Breaches Results in Costly Fine and Corrective Action Plan
February 4, 2020
Thought Leadership

OCR Throws Penalty Flag on Jackson Health System's Multiple HIPAA Violations
December 2, 2019
Thought Leadership

OCR Holds True to Right of Access Initiative with First Enforcement Action
October 7, 2019
Thought Leadership

Changes to Indiana Physical Therapy Practice Act Provide Greater Authority to Physical Therapists
July 1, 2019
Thought Leadership

HHS Announces Changes to Maximum Monetary Penalties for HIPAA Violations
May 21, 2019
Thought Leadership

Updated INSPECT Requirements Will Streamline Practitioner Obligations
May 1, 2019
Thought Leadership

Going, Going, Gone - Important Medical Records Considerations for Physicians Planning to Close Their Practice
March 25, 2019
Thought Leadership

OCR Breaks All-Time Record in 2018 with Final HIPAA Settlement for the Year
February 17, 2019
Thought Leadership

Are you ready for changes to Medicare Part D prescription requirements?
February 4, 2019
Health Care

Expanded Medicaid Treatment Options for Individuals with Substance Use Disorder and Serious Mental Illness
December 17, 2018
Thought Leadership

Illinois Medicaid Proposes Changes to Certain Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Payments
June 12, 2018
Thought Leadership

OCR Issues Guidance on the Performance of a HIPAA Risk Analysis v. a Gap Analysis
May 9, 2018
Health Care

Lawsuit Challenges HHS Guidance on the Use of Web Tracking Technologies
November 29, 2023
Firm News and Events

Partner Stephanie T. Eckerle Named Chair of Krieg DeVault’s Health Care Practice
November 1, 2023
Business

Is Your Business Ready? Preparing for and Complying with the Corporate Transparency Act
August 31, 2023
Firm News and Events

Frank A. Hoffman Joins Krieg DeVault’s Public Finance and Municipal Practice
July 31, 2023
Health Care

Rapid Modernization: Major Changes Coming to the Professional Licensing Agency
June 30, 2023
Firm News and Events

Partner Stephanie T. Eckerle Named to the Board of Directors of The Children’s TherAplay Foundation, Inc.
June 26, 2023
Health Care

A Direct Proposal: New Proposed Medicaid Rules for State Directed Payments
June 13, 2023
Health Care

Don’t Let the End of the Public Health Emergency Create a Compliance Problem
May 19, 2023
Health Care

CMS Runs Out of Patience: Hospital Price Transparency Rules to Face Stricter Enforcement
May 9, 2023
Health Care

Long Term Reform Coming to Long Term Care: What Changed in the 2023 Indiana Legislative Session
May 8, 2023
Health Care

CMS's Proposed Government Overpayment Rule Is Sure to Make You Sleep Less (Podcast)
February 8, 2023
Health Care

Are You Compliant with Indiana’s Annual Hospital Public Forum Requirement?
January 6, 2023
Litigation

Religious Health Care Providers, The ACA, And Gender Transition Procedures
December 21, 2022
Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault Adds Associates Andrew N. Warner, Katelyn E. Doering, Alexus D. Lucas, and Michael J. Moser
November 1, 2022
Health Care

Private Equity Investment in Medical Practices Series: STEP 3 - Pre-Sale Diligence
September 29, 2022
Health Care

PHI Here, There, and Everywhere - Liability for Improper Disposal of Items Containing PHI
September 14, 2022
Health Care

Temporary Medical Licenses Preserved into October as Public Health Emergency Renewed at 11th Hour
July 21, 2022
Health Care

Come One, Come All: New Reciprocity Laws for Health Care Professionals in Indiana
June 30, 2022
Health Care

Private Equity Investment in Medical Practices Series: STEP 2 - Should I Use a Broker?
April 8, 2022
Firm News and Events

Julie A. Johnsten and Crystal L. Stallworth Join Krieg DeVault as Paralegals
February 1, 2022
Labor and Employment

CMS Issues Supplemental Guidance on Interim Final Rule on Vaccination for States Impacted by Recent Supreme Court Ruling
January 20, 2022
Firm News and Events

Partner Shelley M. Jackson Named a Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Bar Association
January 10, 2022
Health Care

Getting Staff to Report Impaired Physicians May Have Just Become More Difficult
August 31, 2021
Health Care

Into the Unknown: A look Into the Uncertain Future of New Surprise Billing Laws (Podcast)
August 21, 2021
Labor and Employment

Vaccine Verdict: 7th Circuit Declares Indiana University’s Vaccine Mandate Constitutional
August 6, 2021
Health Care

Don’t Be Caught by Surprise! Prepare for New Medical Surprise Billing Laws Effective January 1, 2022
July 15, 2021
Health Care

Congress Reintroduces Marijuana Data Collection Act: Reevaluating Federal Marijuana Policy
June 28, 2021
Health Care

Veterans Medical Marijuana Bills Introduced Ahead of Military Appreciation Month
May 7, 2021
Health Care

Between a Rock and a Hard Place – 340B Covered Entities Sidelined as Battle Over Drug Pricing Continues
April 20, 2021
Health Care

Constant Vigilance! Recent Microsoft Exchange Hack Reveals the High Cost of Letting Your Guard Down.
April 20, 2021
Health Care

Don't Lose Focus on Your Compliance with Important COVID-19 Requirements
November 16, 2020
Health Care

CMS's Dramatic Price Transparency Rule Set to Take Effect January 1, 2021
October 23, 2020
Health Care

Patient May Raise Vicarious Liability of Hospital for Unnamed Physicians in Medical Review Panel Submission
October 23, 2020
Labor and Employment

Unpacking Schrems II: The Demise of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield
October 20, 2020
Health Care

Anesthesiologist's Business Card Given to Patient on Morning of Surgery Probably Won't Absolve Hospital of Liability
October 19, 2020
Health Care

Helping Hoosiers: Indiana Extends Flexibility on Temporary Licensing of Health Care Workers
October 7, 2020
Health Care

Check Before You Repay: CMS Contractors' Overpayment Extrapolation Methods Questioned
September 2, 2020
Health Care

Nursing Homes: Immediate Enforcement Action and New COVID-19 Testing and Reporting Requirements
September 2, 2020
Health Care

OCR Seeks Balance Between COVID-19 Precautions and Fundamental Religious Liberties
July 29, 2020
Health Care

IRS Adds Frequently Asked Questions Addressing Taxation of Provider Relief Payments
July 14, 2020
Health Care

Don't Be Surprised by Indiana's New Surprise Billing Requirements Effective July 1, 2020
July 14, 2020
Health Care

CMS Announces Recommendations for Reopening Facilities to Provide Non-Emergent Health Care
April 19, 2020
Health Care

Governor Holcomb Waives More Indiana Health Care Laws in Executive Order 20-13 to Address COVID-19
March 30, 2020
Health Care

Indiana Responds to COVID with Changes to Prior Authorization and Telemedicine
March 29, 2020
Health Care

CMS Expands and Makes Advance Medicare Payments More Available to Address Cash Flow Affected by COVID-19
March 29, 2020
Health Care

The CARES Act: Provisions Relevant to Health Care Providers & Access to Health Care Services
March 26, 2020
Health Care

CMS and OIG Temporarily Clear Regulatory Obstacles to Expand Telehealth Coverage to Address COVID-19
March 17, 2020
Health Care

OCR Temporarily Lessens HIPAA Requirements for Telecommunications in Wake of COVID-19
March 17, 2020
Firm News and Events

Shelley M. Jackson Joins Krieg DeVault's Health Care and Labor & Employment Practice Groups
February 2, 2020
Health Care

Proposed Bill Would Require Medical Bill and Out of Pocket Estimates to Patients
January 9, 2020
Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault Announces 2020 Partners - Meghan M. Linvill McNab and Shannon L. Noder
January 1, 2020
Thought Leadership

OCR Concludes Investigation of Allegations that the State of Hawaii Unlawfully Discriminated Against Pregnancy Resource Centers
April 8, 2019
Thought Leadership

HIPAA Violation Leads to Criminal Conviction of Former Patient Coordinator
March 19, 2019
Thought Leadership

OIG Issues Favorable Advisory Opinion on Waiver of Cost-Sharing Amounts for Charitable Pediatric Care
February 17, 2019
Thought Leadership

Updates to the Office of Inspector General Work Plan and Compliance Website
February 4, 2019
Thought Leadership

Conscience and Religious Freedom Division of the Office of Civil Rights Concludes California Violated Conscience Protection Laws
January 22, 2019
Thought Leadership

HHS Seeks Comments on Changes to HIPAA to Promote Improved Care Coordination
January 7, 2019
Thought Leadership

Responding to Online Patient Reviews: Legal and Practical Considerations for Physicians
January 7, 2019
Thought Leadership

Protecting Patient Information: The Importance of a Business Associate Agreement Under HIPAA
December 13, 2018
Firm News and Events

Andrew W. Breck Joins Krieg DeVault's Health Care Practice Group
December 12, 2018
Health Care

CMS Rule Reducing Medicare Payments for Certain Clinic Visits by Off-Campus PBDs
December 12, 2018
Health Care

US Department of Justice Announces Changes to Corporate Investigation Protocol
December 12, 2018
Firm News and Events

Brandon W. Shirley selected to Indiana State Bar Association's Leadership Development Academy Class of 2019
December 9, 2018
Thought Leadership

We May Finally Know Whether Being a Tricare Provider Makes One a Federal Contractor
December 3, 2018
Thought Leadership

Important Organizational Safeguards to Manage Healthcare Business Relationships
December 3, 2018
Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault Welcomes Three New Associates - Alexandria M. Foster, Scott C. Frissell, and Ben Vandeventer
October 22, 2018
Firm News and Events

Partner Julie A. Rosenwinkel named Most Influential Woman in Law by the Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association
September 30, 2018
Thought Leadership

HHS OIG Recommends Greater Efforts by Medicaid Managed Care Organizations in Identifying and Addressing Medicaid Fraud and Abuse
August 7, 2018
Thought Leadership

Update on the May Meeting of the Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse
May 9, 2018
Thought Leadership

Indiana Medicaid Finalizes Rule Changes Affecting Medicaid Home Health Providers
May 9, 2018
Thought Leadership

Bipartisan Budget Act Includes Important Changes to Fraud and Abuse Penalties
April 30, 2018
Thought Leadership

Legislation Streamlining Prior Authorization Requirements for Commercial Health Insurance Plans Becomes Law
March 25, 2018
Thought Leadership

Bill Requiring Practitioners to Check INSPECT Before Prescribing Passes House, Senate; Gov. Holcomb to Sign
March 19, 2018
Thought Leadership

CMS Reminder Regarding Services Rendered by Hospitals to Patients Staying in Other Facilities
March 18, 2018
Thought Leadership

OIG Approves of Hospital-Physician Gainsharing Arrangement, But Details Prove Critical
March 4, 2018
Thought Leadership

Ability to Prescribe Buprenorphine Expanded to Mid-Level Practitioners
February 25, 2018
Thought Leadership

Recent OCR Resolution Agreement and Corrective Action Plan ... Lessons Learned
February 25, 2018
Thought Leadership

D.C. District Court Clarifies Lab Requirement for Establishing Medical Necessity
February 1, 2018
Thought Leadership

Professional Licensing Changes Benefit Indiana Professional Corporation
January 3, 2018
Firm News and Events

Stacy Walton Long to Serve on Executive Women in Healthcare Board
January 2, 2018
Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault Announces 10 Attorneys as 2023 Indiana Super Lawyers; 9 as 2023 Indiana Rising Stars
February 28, 2023
Firm News and Events

Known By the Successful Company We Keep® - Krieg DeVault Issues Annual Ad Showcasing Transactions from Many of Our Valued and Successful Clients
January 30, 2023
Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault Announces 13 Attorneys as 2022 Indiana Super Lawyers; 6 as 2022 Indiana Rising Stars
February 24, 2022
Thought Leadership

CMS Moves Closer to Clarifying Hospital Co-Location Rules with Draft Guidance
June 9, 2019
Thought Leadership

Indiana's New Legacy Trust: An Asset Protection Strategy for Hoosiers
June 9, 2019
Stacy Long represents and advises the firm’s healthcare clients regarding many significant legal issues, including security breach incidents and risk assessments involving Protected Health Information and other personal information under HIPAA/HITECH and other Federal and State laws governing the privacy and security of such information, as well as corporate compliance and regulatory matters. Ms. Long also counsels and advises clients on HIPAA/HITECH compliance programs, as well as breach notification obligations and audits initiated by Federal and State governmental agencies. Ms. Long also counsels clients on a variety of medical staff issues, including peer review matters and medical staff bylaws. She also represents individual professionals and healthcare providers in licensing and disciplinary matters, as well as employment-related matters, and works with mental health providers on confidentiality matters and commitment proceedings.
In addition to her health care practice, Ms. Long represents clients in State and Federal courts in a variety of litigation matters, including tort claims, preservation of mental health records, commitments to mental health facilities, breach of contract, commercial collections, landlord-tenant disputes, commercial foreclosures, and other commercial disputes. In addition, Ms. Long has represented corporate clients on-site with their day-to-day operations, including negotiating, reviewing, and drafting contracts.
Ms. Long has served as a member of the firm’s Diversity Committee since its inception.
Representative Experience
- Represent Covered Entities with HIPAA Security Risk Assessments and Privacy Audits, Business Associate Agreements, compliance policies and procedures under HIPAA/HITECH, proper uses and disclosures of Protected Health Information, and breach notification obligations
- Represented a rehabilitation center in prevailing on judicial review of an administrative matter involving denial of Indiana Medicaid payments
- Represented a mental health facility which prevailed on an appeal of a commitment order
- Represented mental health facilities in commitment hearings and hearings contesting the release of mental health records
- Represented an individual plaintiff who prevailed in a bench trial against an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”), where the Court found that the ESOP violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1975 (“ERISA”) and the terms of the ESOP itself in its payment of ESOP benefits to terminated participants
- Counsel in several matters involving issues of breach of contract in Federal and State courts
- Representation of several major financial institutions and corporations relating to commercial collections and commercial foreclosures
Professional Associations
- Member, The National Association of Health Services Executives (National and Indianapolis Chapters)
- Board Member, Indianapolis Legal Aid Society
- Member, Past Board Member, Executive Women in Healthcare
- Member - Healthcare Section; Litigation Section, Indianapolis Bar Association
- Member, Indiana State Bar Association
- Member, American Health Lawyers Association
- Member - Healthcare Section; Litigation Section, American Bar Association
- Former Board Member, Girls Inc.
- Finance Committee Member, Fairbanks
Awards & Recognitions
- Indiana Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2009-2018
- Lawyers of Color Hot List Honoree, 2014
Seminars & Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "Understanding Mental Health Commitments in Indiana," Options Behavioral Health, May 17, 2023
- Co-Presenter, "Understanding Regulations to Guide Effective Strategy," Indiana Rural Health Association Spring Rural Summit, April 11, 2023
- Co-Presenter, "A Changing Landscape: Navigating Indiana’s New Abortion Restrictions," Indiana Osteopathic Association Winter Update, December 2, 2022
- Co-Presenter, "Overview of HIPAA, Recent Enforcement Actions, and Best Practices to Prevent HIPAA Violations," Franklin College Physician Assistant Program, June 29, 2022
- Presenter, "Information Blocking: Overview and Best Practices," Indiana Rural Health Care Association Annual Conference, June 15, 2022
- Co-Presenter, "Overview of HIPAA, Recent Enforcement Actions, and Best Practices to Prevent HIPAA Violations," Franklin College Physician Assistants Program, 2021
- Co-Presenter, “HIPAA Refresher and Recent Updates, OCR’s Latest Enforcement Actions and Compliance Guidance During COVID-19,” Indiana State Bar Association, 2020
- Presenter, "Overview of HIPAA and Recent Enforceement Actions and Best Practices to Prevent HIPAA Violations," Indiana Osteopathic Association's '20 Virtual Annual Spring Update Live (formerly 123rd Annual Spring Update), April 2020
- Co-Presenter, "Negotiating Your Anesthesiologist Assistant Employment Agreement and Understanding Your Supervisory Requirements," Indiana University School of Medicine, Anesthesiologist Assistant Program, Department of Anesthesia, 2019
- Co-Presenter, "Overview of Recent OCR Guidance and Enforcement Actions," Indiana State Bar Association 10th Annual Health Law Symposium, 2019
- Presenter, "Negotiating Physician Employment Agreements," Indiana School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, 2019
- Presenter, "What's New in Health Care Law? Overview of Recent Federal Enforcement Actions and Indiana Medical Malpractice Cases," Indiana Medical Group Management Association, Webinar, 2019
- Co-Presenter, "Overview of HIPAA and Recent Enforcement Actions and Best Practices to Prevent HIPAA Violations," Franklin College Physician Assistants Program, 2019
- Presenter, "Patient Privacy and Security: Overview of HHS Settlements and Best Practices," 122nd Annual Spring Update of the Indiana Osteopathic Association, 2019
- Presenter, "Documentation in Medical Records and the Importance Under HIPAA," OrthoIndy, 2019
- Presenter, "Changes and Best Practices for Physician Opioid Prescribing," KriegCast (Podcast), 2019
- Presenter, "Negotiating The Divide: Tips and Strategies for Negotiating Your Employment Agreement," Indiana University School of Medicine Office of Diversity Affairs, 2019
- Presenter, "Negotiating Physician Employment Agreements and Anesthesiology Services Agreements," Women in Anesthesiology - Indiana Conference, 2018
- Presenter, "Negotiating The Divide: Tips and Strategies for Negotiating Your Employment Agreement," Indiana University School of Medicine Office of Diversity Affairs, 2018
- Presenter, "Negotiating Physician Employment Agreements," 93rd Annual Fall Convention of the Indiana Podiatric Medical Association, 2018
- Presenter, "Texting and Emailing Under HIPAA," Krieg DeVault LLP Webinar, 2018
- Presenter, "HIPAA, Indiana Privacy Laws and Ethical Considerations Regarding Personal Health Information," Selah House, 2017
Publications
- Co-Author, "The OIG’s New Unified Compliance Resource Tool: You’ve Been “Voluntold” to Comply," November 29, 2023
- Co-Author, "Hold on a Minute! Indiana Legislature Changes the Rules for Emergency Detentions," June 7, 2023
- Co-Author, "Business Associate Fined Under HIPAA For Maintaining PHI on Unsecured Server," June 6, 2023
- Co-Author, "Don't Let Expiration of Emergency COVID Waivers Leave You With Unlicensed Members of the Care Team," August 11, 2021
- Co-Author, "Time for a Check Up: HIPAA Privacy Rule Modified for the First Time Since 2013," March 23, 2021
- Co-Author, "Show Me the Records: OCR Holds Providers Accountable Under HIPAA Right of Access Initiative," January 27, 2021
- Co-Author, "Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace: HHS Proposes Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule," December 10, 2020
- Co-Author, "OCR Relaxes Enforcement for Pandemic-Related Discolsures of PHI During Public Health Emergency," April 5, 2020
- Co-Author, “Failure to Encrypt Mobile Devices Results in a $3 Million Mistake,” February 4, 2020
- Co-Author, “Failure to Report HIPAA Breaches Results in Costly Fine and Corrective Action Plan,” February 4, 2020
- Co-Author, “Genetic Information Under HIPAA,” February 4, 2020
- Co-Author, "How to Protect Your Health Care Organization from the Next HIPAA Breach," American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives E-Newsletter, November 22, 2019
- Co-Author, "The Nuts and Bolts of Telemedicine in Indiana," Indianapolis Medical Society Bulletin, Volume CXXVI, Issue 7, July 2019
- Co-Author, "Telemedicine Tips for Indiana Care Providers and Counsel," The Indiana Lawyer, July 9, 2019
- Co-Author, "Direct HIPAA Enforcement Liability for Business Associates," June 9, 2019
- Co-Author, "HHS Announces Changes to Maximum Monetary Penalties for HIPAA Violations," May 21, 2019
- Co-Author, "Updated INSPECT Requirements Will Streamline Practitioner Obligations," May 1, 2019
- Co-Author, "Going, Going, Gone - Important Medical Records Considerations for Physicians Planning to Close Their Practice," March 25, 2019
- Co-Author, "OCR Breaks All-Time Record in 2018 with Final HIPAA Settlement for the Year," February 17, 2019
- Co-Author, "Are you ready for changes to Medicare Part D prescription requirements?" February 4, 2019
- Co-Author, "The HIPAA "Top Ten" For Health Care Board Members," January 23, 2019
- Co-Author, "Expanded Medicaid Treatment Options for Individuals with Substance Use Disorder and Serious Mental Illness," December 17, 2018
- Co-Author, "Failure to Terminate Access to PHI Leads to HIPAA Violation," December 17, 2018
- Co-Author, "Lights, Camera, Sanction," October 25, 2018
- Co-Author, "HIPAA Assessments... Here's Looking at You!" August 22, 2018
- Author, “Illinois Medicaid Proposes Changes to Certain Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Payments,” June 12, 2018
- Co-Author, “Importance Of Having A Contingency Plan,” May 23, 2018
- Co-Author, “OCR Issues Guidance on the Performance of a HIPAA Risk Analysis v. a Gap Analysis,” May 9, 2018
- Co-Author, “Indiana Legislature Modifies Medical Consent and POST Statutes,” March 26, 2018
- Author, “Have You Conducted A Risk Assessment In A While? If Not, It Could Cost You $400,000,” May 17, 2017
- Author, “Failure To Have A Business Associate Agreement Could Be A $31,000 Mistake,” May 17, 2017
- Co-Author, "Be Prepared: Submission of Breach Notifications Due to HHS by March 1, 2017," February 23, 2017
- Co-Author, "Implantable Cardiac Devices Raise Cyber-Security Concerns," January 30, 2017
Certifications
- Legal Lean Sigma® White Belt
Education
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J.D., cum laude, University of Illinois College of Law, Champaign, Illinois, 2004
- Harno Scholar
- Rickert's Award Nominee for excellence in Trial Advocacy
- American Bar Association Negotiation Competition - Finalist
- Black Law Student Association
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B.A., University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, 2001
- Dean's List
Bar & Court Admissions
- Indiana (2004)
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (2004)
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (2004)
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Health Care

The OIG’s New Unified Compliance Resource Tool: You’ve Been “Voluntold” to Comply
November 29, 2023
Health Care

HOLD ON A MINUTE! INDIANA LEGISLATURE CHANGES THE RULES FOR EMERGENCY DETENTIONS
June 7, 2023
Health Care

Business Associate Fined Under HIPAA For Maintaining PHI on Unsecured Server
June 6, 2023
Health Care

Don't Let Expiration of Emergency COVID Waivers Leave You With Unlicensed Members of the Care Team
August 11, 2021
Health Care

Time for a Check Up: HIPAA Privacy Rule Modified for the First Time Since 2013
March 23, 2021
Health Care

Show Me the Records: OCR Holds Providers Accountable Under HIPAA Right of Access Initiative
January 27, 2021
Health Care

Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace: HHS Proposes Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule
December 11, 2020
Health Care

OCR Relaxes Enforcement For Pandemic-Related Disclosures of PHI During Public Health Emergency
April 5, 2020
Thought Leadership

Failure to Report HIPAA Breaches Results in Costly Fine and Corrective Action Plan
February 4, 2020
Thought Leadership

OCR Throws Penalty Flag on Jackson Health System's Multiple HIPAA Violations
December 2, 2019
Thought Leadership

OCR Holds True to Right of Access Initiative with First Enforcement Action
October 7, 2019
Thought Leadership

Changes to Indiana Physical Therapy Practice Act Provide Greater Authority to Physical Therapists
July 1, 2019
Thought Leadership

HHS Announces Changes to Maximum Monetary Penalties for HIPAA Violations
May 21, 2019
Thought Leadership

Updated INSPECT Requirements Will Streamline Practitioner Obligations
May 1, 2019
Thought Leadership

Going, Going, Gone - Important Medical Records Considerations for Physicians Planning to Close Their Practice
March 25, 2019
Thought Leadership

OCR Breaks All-Time Record in 2018 with Final HIPAA Settlement for the Year
February 17, 2019
Thought Leadership

Are you ready for changes to Medicare Part D prescription requirements?
February 4, 2019
Health Care

Expanded Medicaid Treatment Options for Individuals with Substance Use Disorder and Serious Mental Illness
December 17, 2018
Thought Leadership

Illinois Medicaid Proposes Changes to Certain Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Payments
June 12, 2018
Thought Leadership

OCR Issues Guidance on the Performance of a HIPAA Risk Analysis v. a Gap Analysis
May 9, 2018
Health Care

Lawsuit Challenges HHS Guidance on the Use of Web Tracking Technologies
November 29, 2023
Firm News and Events

Partner Stephanie T. Eckerle Named Chair of Krieg DeVault’s Health Care Practice
November 1, 2023
Business

Is Your Business Ready? Preparing for and Complying with the Corporate Transparency Act
August 31, 2023
Firm News and Events

Frank A. Hoffman Joins Krieg DeVault’s Public Finance and Municipal Practice
July 31, 2023
Health Care

Rapid Modernization: Major Changes Coming to the Professional Licensing Agency
June 30, 2023
Firm News and Events

Partner Stephanie T. Eckerle Named to the Board of Directors of The Children’s TherAplay Foundation, Inc.
June 26, 2023
Health Care

A Direct Proposal: New Proposed Medicaid Rules for State Directed Payments
June 13, 2023
Health Care

Don’t Let the End of the Public Health Emergency Create a Compliance Problem
May 19, 2023
Health Care

CMS Runs Out of Patience: Hospital Price Transparency Rules to Face Stricter Enforcement
May 9, 2023
Health Care

Long Term Reform Coming to Long Term Care: What Changed in the 2023 Indiana Legislative Session
May 8, 2023
Health Care

CMS's Proposed Government Overpayment Rule Is Sure to Make You Sleep Less (Podcast)
February 8, 2023
Health Care

Are You Compliant with Indiana’s Annual Hospital Public Forum Requirement?
January 6, 2023
Litigation

Religious Health Care Providers, The ACA, And Gender Transition Procedures
December 21, 2022
Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault Adds Associates Andrew N. Warner, Katelyn E. Doering, Alexus D. Lucas, and Michael J. Moser
November 1, 2022
Health Care

Private Equity Investment in Medical Practices Series: STEP 3 - Pre-Sale Diligence
September 29, 2022
Health Care

PHI Here, There, and Everywhere - Liability for Improper Disposal of Items Containing PHI
September 14, 2022
Health Care

Temporary Medical Licenses Preserved into October as Public Health Emergency Renewed at 11th Hour
July 21, 2022
Health Care

Come One, Come All: New Reciprocity Laws for Health Care Professionals in Indiana
June 30, 2022
Health Care

Private Equity Investment in Medical Practices Series: STEP 2 - Should I Use a Broker?
April 8, 2022
Firm News and Events

Julie A. Johnsten and Crystal L. Stallworth Join Krieg DeVault as Paralegals
February 1, 2022
Labor and Employment

CMS Issues Supplemental Guidance on Interim Final Rule on Vaccination for States Impacted by Recent Supreme Court Ruling
January 20, 2022
Firm News and Events

Partner Shelley M. Jackson Named a Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Bar Association
January 10, 2022
Health Care

Getting Staff to Report Impaired Physicians May Have Just Become More Difficult
August 31, 2021
Health Care

Into the Unknown: A look Into the Uncertain Future of New Surprise Billing Laws (Podcast)
August 21, 2021
Labor and Employment

Vaccine Verdict: 7th Circuit Declares Indiana University’s Vaccine Mandate Constitutional
August 6, 2021
Health Care

Don’t Be Caught by Surprise! Prepare for New Medical Surprise Billing Laws Effective January 1, 2022
July 15, 2021
Health Care

Congress Reintroduces Marijuana Data Collection Act: Reevaluating Federal Marijuana Policy
June 28, 2021
Health Care

Veterans Medical Marijuana Bills Introduced Ahead of Military Appreciation Month
May 7, 2021
Health Care

Between a Rock and a Hard Place – 340B Covered Entities Sidelined as Battle Over Drug Pricing Continues
April 20, 2021
Health Care

Constant Vigilance! Recent Microsoft Exchange Hack Reveals the High Cost of Letting Your Guard Down.
April 20, 2021
Health Care

Don't Lose Focus on Your Compliance with Important COVID-19 Requirements
November 16, 2020
Health Care

CMS's Dramatic Price Transparency Rule Set to Take Effect January 1, 2021
October 23, 2020
Health Care

Patient May Raise Vicarious Liability of Hospital for Unnamed Physicians in Medical Review Panel Submission
October 23, 2020
Labor and Employment

Unpacking Schrems II: The Demise of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield
October 20, 2020
Health Care

Anesthesiologist's Business Card Given to Patient on Morning of Surgery Probably Won't Absolve Hospital of Liability
October 19, 2020
Health Care

Helping Hoosiers: Indiana Extends Flexibility on Temporary Licensing of Health Care Workers
October 7, 2020
Health Care

Check Before You Repay: CMS Contractors' Overpayment Extrapolation Methods Questioned
September 2, 2020
Health Care

Nursing Homes: Immediate Enforcement Action and New COVID-19 Testing and Reporting Requirements
September 2, 2020
Health Care

OCR Seeks Balance Between COVID-19 Precautions and Fundamental Religious Liberties
July 29, 2020
Health Care

IRS Adds Frequently Asked Questions Addressing Taxation of Provider Relief Payments
July 14, 2020
Health Care

Don't Be Surprised by Indiana's New Surprise Billing Requirements Effective July 1, 2020
July 14, 2020
Health Care

CMS Announces Recommendations for Reopening Facilities to Provide Non-Emergent Health Care
April 19, 2020
Health Care

Governor Holcomb Waives More Indiana Health Care Laws in Executive Order 20-13 to Address COVID-19
March 30, 2020
Health Care

Indiana Responds to COVID with Changes to Prior Authorization and Telemedicine
March 29, 2020
Health Care

CMS Expands and Makes Advance Medicare Payments More Available to Address Cash Flow Affected by COVID-19
March 29, 2020
Health Care

The CARES Act: Provisions Relevant to Health Care Providers & Access to Health Care Services
March 26, 2020
Health Care

CMS and OIG Temporarily Clear Regulatory Obstacles to Expand Telehealth Coverage to Address COVID-19
March 17, 2020
Health Care

OCR Temporarily Lessens HIPAA Requirements for Telecommunications in Wake of COVID-19
March 17, 2020
Firm News and Events

Shelley M. Jackson Joins Krieg DeVault's Health Care and Labor & Employment Practice Groups
February 2, 2020
Health Care

Proposed Bill Would Require Medical Bill and Out of Pocket Estimates to Patients
January 9, 2020
Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault Announces 2020 Partners - Meghan M. Linvill McNab and Shannon L. Noder
January 1, 2020
Thought Leadership

OCR Concludes Investigation of Allegations that the State of Hawaii Unlawfully Discriminated Against Pregnancy Resource Centers
April 8, 2019
Thought Leadership

HIPAA Violation Leads to Criminal Conviction of Former Patient Coordinator
March 19, 2019
Thought Leadership

OIG Issues Favorable Advisory Opinion on Waiver of Cost-Sharing Amounts for Charitable Pediatric Care
February 17, 2019
Thought Leadership

Updates to the Office of Inspector General Work Plan and Compliance Website
February 4, 2019
Thought Leadership

Conscience and Religious Freedom Division of the Office of Civil Rights Concludes California Violated Conscience Protection Laws
January 22, 2019
Thought Leadership

HHS Seeks Comments on Changes to HIPAA to Promote Improved Care Coordination
January 7, 2019
Thought Leadership

Responding to Online Patient Reviews: Legal and Practical Considerations for Physicians
January 7, 2019
Thought Leadership

Protecting Patient Information: The Importance of a Business Associate Agreement Under HIPAA
December 13, 2018
Firm News and Events

Andrew W. Breck Joins Krieg DeVault's Health Care Practice Group
December 12, 2018
Health Care

CMS Rule Reducing Medicare Payments for Certain Clinic Visits by Off-Campus PBDs
December 12, 2018
Health Care

US Department of Justice Announces Changes to Corporate Investigation Protocol
December 12, 2018
Firm News and Events

Brandon W. Shirley selected to Indiana State Bar Association's Leadership Development Academy Class of 2019
December 9, 2018
Thought Leadership

We May Finally Know Whether Being a Tricare Provider Makes One a Federal Contractor
December 3, 2018
Thought Leadership

Important Organizational Safeguards to Manage Healthcare Business Relationships
December 3, 2018
Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault Welcomes Three New Associates - Alexandria M. Foster, Scott C. Frissell, and Ben Vandeventer
October 22, 2018
Firm News and Events

Partner Julie A. Rosenwinkel named Most Influential Woman in Law by the Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association
September 30, 2018
Thought Leadership

HHS OIG Recommends Greater Efforts by Medicaid Managed Care Organizations in Identifying and Addressing Medicaid Fraud and Abuse
August 7, 2018
Thought Leadership

Update on the May Meeting of the Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse
May 9, 2018
Thought Leadership

Indiana Medicaid Finalizes Rule Changes Affecting Medicaid Home Health Providers
May 9, 2018
Thought Leadership

Bipartisan Budget Act Includes Important Changes to Fraud and Abuse Penalties
April 30, 2018
Thought Leadership

Legislation Streamlining Prior Authorization Requirements for Commercial Health Insurance Plans Becomes Law
March 25, 2018
Thought Leadership

Bill Requiring Practitioners to Check INSPECT Before Prescribing Passes House, Senate; Gov. Holcomb to Sign
March 19, 2018
Thought Leadership

CMS Reminder Regarding Services Rendered by Hospitals to Patients Staying in Other Facilities
March 18, 2018
Thought Leadership

OIG Approves of Hospital-Physician Gainsharing Arrangement, But Details Prove Critical
March 4, 2018
Thought Leadership

Ability to Prescribe Buprenorphine Expanded to Mid-Level Practitioners
February 25, 2018
Thought Leadership

Recent OCR Resolution Agreement and Corrective Action Plan ... Lessons Learned
February 25, 2018
Thought Leadership

D.C. District Court Clarifies Lab Requirement for Establishing Medical Necessity
February 1, 2018
Thought Leadership

Professional Licensing Changes Benefit Indiana Professional Corporation
January 3, 2018
Firm News and Events

Stacy Walton Long to Serve on Executive Women in Healthcare Board
January 2, 2018
Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault Announces 10 Attorneys as 2023 Indiana Super Lawyers; 9 as 2023 Indiana Rising Stars
February 28, 2023
Firm News and Events

Known By the Successful Company We Keep® - Krieg DeVault Issues Annual Ad Showcasing Transactions from Many of Our Valued and Successful Clients
January 30, 2023
Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault Announces 13 Attorneys as 2022 Indiana Super Lawyers; 6 as 2022 Indiana Rising Stars
February 24, 2022
Thought Leadership

CMS Moves Closer to Clarifying Hospital Co-Location Rules with Draft Guidance
June 9, 2019
Thought Leadership

Indiana's New Legacy Trust: An Asset Protection Strategy for Hoosiers
June 9, 2019