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The FDA continues to monitor and assess potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities associated with radio frequency (“RF”) enabled implantable devices. The FDA recently reviewed St. Jude Medical’s Merlin@home Transmitter and software patch – an… 
Indiana Department of Insurance Issues Bulletin on the Interest Rate for Failure to Pay Clean Claims
On January 3, 2017, the Indiana Department of Insurance (“Department”) issued Bulletin 235, titled “Interest Rate for Failure to Pay a Clean Claim,” clarifying the interest rate calculated on clean claims pursuant to Indiana Code Sections 27-8-5.7… The OIG Issues Report on NorthShore University HealthSystem's Medicare Compliance
On January 9, 2017, the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services (the “OIG”) released a thirty-two page report detailing its review of NorthShore University HealthSystem’s (“NorthShore”) Medicare compliance during… Long Overdue Federal Rules for Home Health Agencies Published
On January 13, 2017 CMS published a comprehensive final rule revising the conditions of participation (“COPs”) that home health agencies (“HHAs”) must abide by in order to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs. Through the changes to these… 
Krieg DeVault Represents Argent Trust Company in Implementation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for Phacil, Inc.
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that the firm’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Practice Group has played a key role in the owners of Phacil, Inc. (Arlington, Virginia) turning over ownership of the 15-year old company to its 850 employees… HHS Issues First Enforcement Action for Failure to Timely Notify Individuals of Breach of PHI
On January 9, 2017, the United Stated Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights (HHS) announced that it has issued its first enforcement action with a healthcare entity due to the entity’s alleged failure to notify affected… 
Federal judge temporarily enjoins rule prohibiting discrimination on the basis of gender identity
On December 31, 2016, a Federal District Court judge in Texas issued an order (the “Order”) temporarily preventing the Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights from enforcing certain sections of the new anti-discrimination regulations issued… 
Settlement agreement with UConn and the United States Government reveals how it may interpret a covered entity's obligations under non-discrimination laws and regulations
On January 5, 2017, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut and the Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) announced that they had entered into an agreement with John Dempsey Hospital, a subsidiary of University of Connecticut Health… 
January/February Hoosier Banker: Compliance Connection with Brett Ashton
Question: We recently had an elderly customer sign a power of attorney (POA) form allowing her caretaker to help with her finances. Several years ago, the same customer had provided her son with a POA. Last week the customer’s caretaker came into… 
Krieg DeVault Announces 2017 Senior Associate Promotions
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce the promotions of five attorneys to Senior Associates – William J. Barkimer, Blake P. Holler, Meghan M. Linvill McNab, Terry A. Oznick, and Lauren C. Sorrell. Prior to becoming Senior Associates with the firm,… Krieg DeVault Announces Partnership of Kay Dee Baird
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Kay Dee Baird has been named Partner. Baird, who is a member of the firm’s Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy Practice Group, advises clients who are involved in creditor/debtor disputes, and often… 
Thomas N. Hutchinson and John B. Baxter Reelected to Krieg DeVault's Leadership Team
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that the firm has reelected John B. Baxter and Thomas N. Hutchinson to its seven member executive committee. Baxter and Hutchinson will continue to serve with current Executive Committee members Deborah J.… |
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