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The Indiana General Assembly recently passed legislation (“SB 586”), related to the regulation of physical therapists (“PTs”). Health care providers who utilize physical therapists should be aware of the administrative, licensing, and scope of… 
NPDB Insights and Proctoring Arrangements
Various healthcare providers use the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) in connection with credentialing medical staff and reporting adverse corrective actions involving professional competence or conduct of practitioners. On a monthly basis,… 
Indiana Medicaid Halts EnCred Development
On June 12, 2019, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (“FSSA”) issued an announcement that it is suspending development of the new enrollment and credentialing system (“EnCred”) for Indiana Medicaid providers. Prior to this… 
Mechanic's Liens Remain Unavailable to Certain Construction Suppliers
Introduction: Indiana’s mechanic’s lien law (“Lien Statute”)[1] allows contractors, lessors of equipment, laborers, and others to place a mechanic’s lien on the project should the property owner or the owner’s general contractor fail to pay for the… 
Amy J. Adolay to speak at the Indianapolis Bar Association's event, The State of Population Health for Employers
Krieg DeVault Partner, Amy J. Adolay, will be speaking at the Indianapolis Bar Association's event, The State of Population Health for Employers, on June 25, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for their seminar diving into how employers can impact… 
CMS Moves Closer to Clarifying Hospital Co-Location Rules with Draft Guidance
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) is seeking public comment on draft guidance regarding hospital co-location with other hospitals or healthcare facilities. The draft guidance, published on May 3, 2019, is CMS’s long awaited… 
Direct HIPAA Enforcement Liability for Business Associates
On May 24, 2019, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) issued a new fact sheet. It compiles the various provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) that impose direct… 
Indiana's New Legacy Trust: An Asset Protection Strategy for Hoosiers
Indiana embarks on a bold, new planning strategy on July 1, 2019. As of that date, individuals will be able to avail themselves of “Legacy Trusts” as an additional method by which they can lawfully protect assets against creditors. Indiana residents… 
Revisions to Indiana Physician Assistant Laws Change Relationship from Supervisory to Collaborative
The Indiana General Assembly recently enacted legislation (“Bill 1248”) that changes the relationship between physicians and physician assistants (“PAs”) from that of a supervisory relationship to one of collaboration. Health care providers should… 
Krieg DeVault recognized with United Way of Central Indiana's highest honor, the Spirit United Award
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce the firm has been recognized with the United Way of Central Indiana’s highest honor, the Spirit United Award. Krieg DeVault’s Managing Partner, Michael J. Messaglia, accepted the award today at the United Way of… Indiana's New Legacy Trust: An Asset Protection Strategy for Hoosiers
Indiana embarks on a bold, new planning strategy on July 1, 2019. As of that date, individuals will be able to avail themselves of “Legacy Trusts” as an additional method by which they can lawfully protect assets against creditors. Indiana residents… 
HHS Announces Changes to Maximum Monetary Penalties for HIPAA Violations
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced its decision to significantly reduce the maximum annual penalties it will impose on health care providers for violating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act… 
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