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Lori McLaughlin
Of Counsel
Offices: Crown Point, Chicago
lmclaughlin@kdlegal.com
p: 219-227-6075
f: 219-227-6101
Ms. McLaughlin has over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in the health care/service delivery fields with emphasis on governance, corporate and regulatory compliance, quality and risk management, non-profit tax matters, real estate, corporate financings, government and business relations. She has expertise in several areas including: development of small scale ($6MM) and large scale ($270MM) projects, including opening a new 54-story upscale retirement community; long range strategic planning and revenue enhancements; reducing the cost of risk to an organization through effective enterprise risk management systems; and strong fiscal management.
Ms. McLaughlin has experience in single site and multi-site leadership of and operational support for continuing care retirement communities, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, affordable housing, hospice, home health and a myriad of community-based services.
Prior to joining Krieg DeVault she served as the General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Operational Resources for the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago Service Corporation, a nationally recognized multi-state senior services organization.
Seminars & Presentations
- Indiana Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Webinar, “Recent Changes in Indiana to Nursing Home Resident Abuse and Neglect Requirements,” January 2010
- Indiana Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Webinar, “CMS Recovery Audit Contractor Process for Nursing Homes,” February 2010
- Indiana Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Fall Conference, “When and How to involve your Legal Counsel in your Proactive Risk Management Program,” September 2009
- Emerging Issues for Eldercare Organizations, “Crisis Management,” April 2004
- Catholic Continuing Care Symposium, “One Eldercare Provider’s Journey into Benchmarking,” February 2003
- American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, National Fall Institute, “Compliance: What you don’t know can hurt you,” October 2000
- Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, “Integrating Compliance and Quality Management,” May 2000.
- Indiana Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Sprint Institute, “Integrating Compliance and Quality Management,” April 2000
- American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, National Fall Institute, “Conducting a Risk Assessment and incorporating it into your Quality Program,” October 1999.
- Life Services Network of Illinois, Fall Institute of Long Term Care Facilities, “Corporate Compliance Planning in Long Term Care Facilities,” October, 1998
- Life Services Network of Illinois, District 12, “Corporate Compliance: What it is and How to do it,” August, 1998
- Life Services Network of Illinois, Districts 5 & 6, “Corporate Compliance in Health Care,” July, 1998
- Indiana Hospital & Health Association, “How to Implement a Grassroots Advocacy program for your health facility,” 1996
Professional Associations
- American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (Legal Committee)
- Indiana Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (Member, Legal Committee)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- Indiana Bar Association (Member)
- Illinois Bar Association (Member)
- American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (Member)
- Defense Research Institute (Member)
- Indiana Association of Homes & Services for the Aging (Member)
- Chicago Bar Association (Past Member)
- International Risk Management Institute (Past Member)
- Health Care Compliance Association (Past Region V Board Member)
Education
- J.D., Valparaiso University School of Law, Valparaiso, Indiana, 2004
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M.S. in Health Services Administration, Indiana University, Gary, Indiana
- Pi Alpha National Honor Society
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B.S. in Public Affairs, Indiana University, Gary, Indiana
- Concentation in Health Administration
Bar & Court Admissions
- Indiana (2004)
- Illinois (2005)
Practices
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April 23, 2024
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March 19, 2024
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March 19, 2024
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February 23, 2024
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February 13, 2024
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February 13, 2024
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November 29, 2023
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June 13, 2023
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May 9, 2023
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May 8, 2023
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February 8, 2023
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January 6, 2023
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December 21, 2022
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PHI Here, There, and Everywhere - Liability for Improper Disposal of Items Containing PHI
September 14, 2022
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July 21, 2022
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June 30, 2022
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February 1, 2022
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April 20, 2021
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CMS's Dramatic Price Transparency Rule Set to Take Effect January 1, 2021
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Patient May Raise Vicarious Liability of Hospital for Unnamed Physicians in Medical Review Panel Submission
October 23, 2020
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October 20, 2020
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Anesthesiologist's Business Card Given to Patient on Morning of Surgery Probably Won't Absolve Hospital of Liability
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Helping Hoosiers: Indiana Extends Flexibility on Temporary Licensing of Health Care Workers
October 7, 2020
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Check Before You Repay: CMS Contractors' Overpayment Extrapolation Methods Questioned
September 2, 2020
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Nursing Homes: Immediate Enforcement Action and New COVID-19 Testing and Reporting Requirements
September 2, 2020
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OCR Seeks Balance Between COVID-19 Precautions and Fundamental Religious Liberties
July 29, 2020
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IRS Adds Frequently Asked Questions Addressing Taxation of Provider Relief Payments
July 14, 2020
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Don't Be Surprised by Indiana's New Surprise Billing Requirements Effective July 1, 2020
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CMS Announces Recommendations for Reopening Facilities to Provide Non-Emergent Health Care
April 19, 2020
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OCR Relaxes Enforcement For Pandemic-Related Disclosures of PHI During Public Health Emergency
April 5, 2020
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Governor Holcomb Waives More Indiana Health Care Laws in Executive Order 20-13 to Address COVID-19
March 30, 2020
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Indiana Responds to COVID with Changes to Prior Authorization and Telemedicine
March 29, 2020
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CMS Expands and Makes Advance Medicare Payments More Available to Address Cash Flow Affected by COVID-19
March 29, 2020
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The CARES Act: Provisions Relevant to Health Care Providers & Access to Health Care Services
March 26, 2020
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CMS and OIG Temporarily Clear Regulatory Obstacles to Expand Telehealth Coverage to Address COVID-19
March 17, 2020
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OCR Temporarily Lessens HIPAA Requirements for Telecommunications in Wake of COVID-19
March 17, 2020
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February 2, 2020
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January 9, 2020
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January 1, 2020
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HHS Announces Changes to Maximum Monetary Penalties for HIPAA Violations
May 21, 2019
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OCR Concludes Investigation of Allegations that the State of Hawaii Unlawfully Discriminated Against Pregnancy Resource Centers
April 8, 2019
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Going, Going, Gone - Important Medical Records Considerations for Physicians Planning to Close Their Practice
March 25, 2019
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HIPAA Violation Leads to Criminal Conviction of Former Patient Coordinator
March 19, 2019
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OCR Breaks All-Time Record in 2018 with Final HIPAA Settlement for the Year
February 17, 2019
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OIG Issues Favorable Advisory Opinion on Waiver of Cost-Sharing Amounts for Charitable Pediatric Care
February 17, 2019
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Updates to the Office of Inspector General Work Plan and Compliance Website
February 4, 2019
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Conscience and Religious Freedom Division of the Office of Civil Rights Concludes California Violated Conscience Protection Laws
January 22, 2019
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HHS Seeks Comments on Changes to HIPAA to Promote Improved Care Coordination
January 7, 2019
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Responding to Online Patient Reviews: Legal and Practical Considerations for Physicians
January 7, 2019
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Expanded Medicaid Treatment Options for Individuals with Substance Use Disorder and Serious Mental Illness
December 17, 2018
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Protecting Patient Information: The Importance of a Business Associate Agreement Under HIPAA
December 13, 2018
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CMS Rule Reducing Medicare Payments for Certain Clinic Visits by Off-Campus PBDs
December 12, 2018
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US Department of Justice Announces Changes to Corporate Investigation Protocol
December 12, 2018
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Brandon W. Shirley selected to Indiana State Bar Association's Leadership Development Academy Class of 2019
December 9, 2018
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We May Finally Know Whether Being a Tricare Provider Makes One a Federal Contractor
December 3, 2018
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Important Organizational Safeguards to Manage Healthcare Business Relationships
December 3, 2018
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Krieg DeVault Welcomes Three New Associates - Alexandria M. Foster, Scott C. Frissell, and Ben Vandeventer
October 22, 2018
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Partner Julie A. Rosenwinkel named Most Influential Woman in Law by the Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association
September 30, 2018
Thought Leadership
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HHS OIG Recommends Greater Efforts by Medicaid Managed Care Organizations in Identifying and Addressing Medicaid Fraud and Abuse
August 7, 2018
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Update on the May Meeting of the Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse
May 9, 2018
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Indiana Medicaid Finalizes Rule Changes Affecting Medicaid Home Health Providers
May 9, 2018
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OCR Issues Guidance on the Performance of a HIPAA Risk Analysis v. a Gap Analysis
May 9, 2018
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Bipartisan Budget Act Includes Important Changes to Fraud and Abuse Penalties
April 30, 2018
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Legislation Streamlining Prior Authorization Requirements for Commercial Health Insurance Plans Becomes Law
March 25, 2018
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Bill Requiring Practitioners to Check INSPECT Before Prescribing Passes House, Senate; Gov. Holcomb to Sign
March 19, 2018
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CMS Reminder Regarding Services Rendered by Hospitals to Patients Staying in Other Facilities
March 18, 2018
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OIG Approves of Hospital-Physician Gainsharing Arrangement, But Details Prove Critical
March 4, 2018
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Ability to Prescribe Buprenorphine Expanded to Mid-Level Practitioners
February 25, 2018
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Recent OCR Resolution Agreement and Corrective Action Plan ... Lessons Learned
February 25, 2018
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D.C. District Court Clarifies Lab Requirement for Establishing Medical Necessity
February 1, 2018
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Professional Licensing Changes Benefit Indiana Professional Corporation
January 3, 2018
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Krieg DeVault Announces 8 Attorneys as 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers; 9 as 2024 Indiana Rising Stars
February 28, 2024
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June 7, 2023
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Business Associate Fined Under HIPAA For Maintaining PHI on Unsecured Server
June 6, 2023
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Krieg DeVault Announces 10 Attorneys as 2023 Indiana Super Lawyers; 9 as 2023 Indiana Rising Stars
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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
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Krieg DeVault Announces 13 Attorneys as 2022 Indiana Super Lawyers; 6 as 2022 Indiana Rising Stars
February 24, 2022
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CMS Moves Closer to Clarifying Hospital Co-Location Rules with Draft Guidance
June 9, 2019
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Ms. McLaughlin has over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in the health care/service delivery fields with emphasis on governance, corporate and regulatory compliance, quality and risk management, non-profit tax matters, real estate, corporate financings, government and business relations. She has expertise in several areas including: development of small scale ($6MM) and large scale ($270MM) projects, including opening a new 54-story upscale retirement community; long range strategic planning and revenue enhancements; reducing the cost of risk to an organization through effective enterprise risk management systems; and strong fiscal management.
Ms. McLaughlin has experience in single site and multi-site leadership of and operational support for continuing care retirement communities, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, affordable housing, hospice, home health and a myriad of community-based services.
Prior to joining Krieg DeVault she served as the General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Operational Resources for the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago Service Corporation, a nationally recognized multi-state senior services organization.
Seminars & Presentations
- Indiana Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Webinar, “Recent Changes in Indiana to Nursing Home Resident Abuse and Neglect Requirements,” January 2010
- Indiana Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Webinar, “CMS Recovery Audit Contractor Process for Nursing Homes,” February 2010
- Indiana Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Fall Conference, “When and How to involve your Legal Counsel in your Proactive Risk Management Program,” September 2009
- Emerging Issues for Eldercare Organizations, “Crisis Management,” April 2004
- Catholic Continuing Care Symposium, “One Eldercare Provider’s Journey into Benchmarking,” February 2003
- American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, National Fall Institute, “Compliance: What you don’t know can hurt you,” October 2000
- Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, “Integrating Compliance and Quality Management,” May 2000.
- Indiana Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Sprint Institute, “Integrating Compliance and Quality Management,” April 2000
- American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, National Fall Institute, “Conducting a Risk Assessment and incorporating it into your Quality Program,” October 1999.
- Life Services Network of Illinois, Fall Institute of Long Term Care Facilities, “Corporate Compliance Planning in Long Term Care Facilities,” October, 1998
- Life Services Network of Illinois, District 12, “Corporate Compliance: What it is and How to do it,” August, 1998
- Life Services Network of Illinois, Districts 5 & 6, “Corporate Compliance in Health Care,” July, 1998
- Indiana Hospital & Health Association, “How to Implement a Grassroots Advocacy program for your health facility,” 1996
Professional Associations
- American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (Legal Committee)
- Indiana Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (Member, Legal Committee)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- Indiana Bar Association (Member)
- Illinois Bar Association (Member)
- American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (Member)
- Defense Research Institute (Member)
- Indiana Association of Homes & Services for the Aging (Member)
- Chicago Bar Association (Past Member)
- International Risk Management Institute (Past Member)
- Health Care Compliance Association (Past Region V Board Member)
Education
- J.D., Valparaiso University School of Law, Valparaiso, Indiana, 2004
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M.S. in Health Services Administration, Indiana University, Gary, Indiana
- Pi Alpha National Honor Society
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B.S. in Public Affairs, Indiana University, Gary, Indiana
- Concentation in Health Administration
Bar & Court Admissions
- Indiana (2004)
- Illinois (2005)
Practices
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The Indiana Lawyer Names Senior Associate Grant M. Achenbach a 2024 Up and Coming Lawyer
May 30, 2024
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New Additions to Federal Anti-Discrimination Rules Giving Healthcare Providers Regulatory Déjà Vu
May 20, 2024
Health Care
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Indiana Enacts Senate Enrolled Act 9 Requiring Notice of Certain Health Care Transactions
April 23, 2024
Health Care
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New HHS Guidance: Safeguarding Patient Rights in Hospital and Long-Term Health Facility Visitation Policies
March 19, 2024
Health Care
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Federal Court of Appeals Lifts Stay of Indiana’s Prohibition on Gender Transition Services to Minors
March 19, 2024
Estate Planning & Personal Services
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Putting the PURPOSE in a Trust: Using a Purpose Trust in a Business Succession Plan
February 27, 2024
Business
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Impact of AI in the M & A Sector: Key Advantages, Challenges, and Considerations
February 23, 2024
Health Care
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Don’t Forget About the Leap Year - Annual HIPAA Breach Notification Deadline Fast-Approaching
February 13, 2024
Health Care
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CMS's New Federal Prior Authorization Rule: An Eventual Step In the Right Direction
February 13, 2024
Krieg DeVault Podcast Series
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Navigating Digital Privacy in Healthcare: Understanding Web Tracking and HIPAA Concerns (Podcast)
January 4, 2024
Health Care
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The OIG’s New Unified Compliance Resource Tool: You’ve Been “Voluntold” to Comply
November 29, 2023
Health Care
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Lawsuit Challenges HHS Guidance on the Use of Web Tracking Technologies
November 29, 2023
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Partner Stephanie T. Eckerle Named Chair of Krieg DeVault’s Health Care Practice
November 1, 2023
Business
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Is Your Business Ready? Preparing for and Complying with the Corporate Transparency Act
August 31, 2023
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Frank A. Hoffman Joins Krieg DeVault’s Public Finance and Municipal Practice
July 31, 2023
Health Care
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Rapid Modernization: Major Changes Coming to the Professional Licensing Agency
June 30, 2023
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Partner Stephanie T. Eckerle Named to the Board of Directors of The Children’s TherAplay Foundation, Inc.
June 26, 2023
Health Care
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A Direct Proposal: New Proposed Medicaid Rules for State Directed Payments
June 13, 2023
Health Care
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Don’t Let the End of the Public Health Emergency Create a Compliance Problem
May 19, 2023
Health Care
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CMS Runs Out of Patience: Hospital Price Transparency Rules to Face Stricter Enforcement
May 9, 2023
Health Care
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Long Term Reform Coming to Long Term Care: What Changed in the 2023 Indiana Legislative Session
May 8, 2023
Health Care
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CMS's Proposed Government Overpayment Rule Is Sure to Make You Sleep Less (Podcast)
February 8, 2023
Health Care
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Are You Compliant with Indiana’s Annual Hospital Public Forum Requirement?
January 6, 2023
Litigation
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Religious Health Care Providers, The ACA, And Gender Transition Procedures
December 21, 2022
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Krieg DeVault Adds Associates Andrew N. Warner, Katelyn E. Doering, Alexus D. Lucas, and Michael J. Moser
November 1, 2022
Health Care
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Private Equity Investment in Medical Practices Series: STEP 3 - Pre-Sale Diligence
September 29, 2022
Health Care
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PHI Here, There, and Everywhere - Liability for Improper Disposal of Items Containing PHI
September 14, 2022
Health Care
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Temporary Medical Licenses Preserved into October as Public Health Emergency Renewed at 11th Hour
July 21, 2022
Health Care
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Come One, Come All: New Reciprocity Laws for Health Care Professionals in Indiana
June 30, 2022
Health Care
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Private Equity Investment in Medical Practices Series: STEP 2 - Should I Use a Broker?
April 8, 2022
Firm News and Events
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Julie A. Johnsten and Crystal L. Stallworth Join Krieg DeVault as Paralegals
February 1, 2022
Labor and Employment
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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
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Partner Shelley M. Jackson Named a Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Bar Association
January 10, 2022
Health Care
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Getting Staff to Report Impaired Physicians May Have Just Become More Difficult
August 31, 2021
Health Care
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Into the Unknown: A look Into the Uncertain Future of New Surprise Billing Laws (Podcast)
August 21, 2021
Labor and Employment
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Vaccine Verdict: 7th Circuit Declares Indiana University’s Vaccine Mandate Constitutional
August 6, 2021
Health Care
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Don’t Be Caught by Surprise! Prepare for New Medical Surprise Billing Laws Effective January 1, 2022
July 15, 2021
Health Care
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Congress Reintroduces Marijuana Data Collection Act: Reevaluating Federal Marijuana Policy
June 28, 2021
Health Care
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Veterans Medical Marijuana Bills Introduced Ahead of Military Appreciation Month
May 7, 2021
Health Care
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Between a Rock and a Hard Place – 340B Covered Entities Sidelined as Battle Over Drug Pricing Continues
April 20, 2021
Health Care
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Constant Vigilance! Recent Microsoft Exchange Hack Reveals the High Cost of Letting Your Guard Down.
April 20, 2021
Health Care
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Time for a Check Up: HIPAA Privacy Rule Modified for the First Time Since 2013
March 23, 2021
Health Care
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Don't Lose Focus on Your Compliance with Important COVID-19 Requirements
November 16, 2020
Health Care
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CMS's Dramatic Price Transparency Rule Set to Take Effect January 1, 2021
October 23, 2020
Health Care
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Patient May Raise Vicarious Liability of Hospital for Unnamed Physicians in Medical Review Panel Submission
October 23, 2020
Labor and Employment
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Unpacking Schrems II: The Demise of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield
October 20, 2020
Health Care
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Anesthesiologist's Business Card Given to Patient on Morning of Surgery Probably Won't Absolve Hospital of Liability
October 19, 2020
Health Care
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Helping Hoosiers: Indiana Extends Flexibility on Temporary Licensing of Health Care Workers
October 7, 2020
Health Care
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Check Before You Repay: CMS Contractors' Overpayment Extrapolation Methods Questioned
September 2, 2020
Health Care
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Nursing Homes: Immediate Enforcement Action and New COVID-19 Testing and Reporting Requirements
September 2, 2020
Health Care
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OCR Seeks Balance Between COVID-19 Precautions and Fundamental Religious Liberties
July 29, 2020
Health Care
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IRS Adds Frequently Asked Questions Addressing Taxation of Provider Relief Payments
July 14, 2020
Health Care
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Don't Be Surprised by Indiana's New Surprise Billing Requirements Effective July 1, 2020
July 14, 2020
Health Care
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CMS Announces Recommendations for Reopening Facilities to Provide Non-Emergent Health Care
April 19, 2020
Health Care
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OCR Relaxes Enforcement For Pandemic-Related Disclosures of PHI During Public Health Emergency
April 5, 2020
Health Care
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Governor Holcomb Waives More Indiana Health Care Laws in Executive Order 20-13 to Address COVID-19
March 30, 2020
Health Care
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Indiana Responds to COVID with Changes to Prior Authorization and Telemedicine
March 29, 2020
Health Care
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CMS Expands and Makes Advance Medicare Payments More Available to Address Cash Flow Affected by COVID-19
March 29, 2020
Health Care
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The CARES Act: Provisions Relevant to Health Care Providers & Access to Health Care Services
March 26, 2020
Health Care
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CMS and OIG Temporarily Clear Regulatory Obstacles to Expand Telehealth Coverage to Address COVID-19
March 17, 2020
Health Care
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OCR Temporarily Lessens HIPAA Requirements for Telecommunications in Wake of COVID-19
March 17, 2020
Firm News and Events
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Shelley M. Jackson Joins Krieg DeVault's Health Care and Labor & Employment Practice Groups
February 2, 2020
Health Care
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Proposed Bill Would Require Medical Bill and Out of Pocket Estimates to Patients
January 9, 2020
Firm News and Events
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Krieg DeVault Announces 2020 Partners - Meghan M. Linvill McNab and Shannon L. Noder
January 1, 2020
Thought Leadership
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HHS Announces Changes to Maximum Monetary Penalties for HIPAA Violations
May 21, 2019
Thought Leadership
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OCR Concludes Investigation of Allegations that the State of Hawaii Unlawfully Discriminated Against Pregnancy Resource Centers
April 8, 2019
Thought Leadership
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Going, Going, Gone - Important Medical Records Considerations for Physicians Planning to Close Their Practice
March 25, 2019
Thought Leadership
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HIPAA Violation Leads to Criminal Conviction of Former Patient Coordinator
March 19, 2019
Thought Leadership
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OCR Breaks All-Time Record in 2018 with Final HIPAA Settlement for the Year
February 17, 2019
Thought Leadership
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OIG Issues Favorable Advisory Opinion on Waiver of Cost-Sharing Amounts for Charitable Pediatric Care
February 17, 2019
Thought Leadership
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Updates to the Office of Inspector General Work Plan and Compliance Website
February 4, 2019
Thought Leadership
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Conscience and Religious Freedom Division of the Office of Civil Rights Concludes California Violated Conscience Protection Laws
January 22, 2019
Thought Leadership
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HHS Seeks Comments on Changes to HIPAA to Promote Improved Care Coordination
January 7, 2019
Thought Leadership
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Responding to Online Patient Reviews: Legal and Practical Considerations for Physicians
January 7, 2019
Health Care
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Expanded Medicaid Treatment Options for Individuals with Substance Use Disorder and Serious Mental Illness
December 17, 2018
Thought Leadership
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Protecting Patient Information: The Importance of a Business Associate Agreement Under HIPAA
December 13, 2018
Health Care
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CMS Rule Reducing Medicare Payments for Certain Clinic Visits by Off-Campus PBDs
December 12, 2018
Health Care
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US Department of Justice Announces Changes to Corporate Investigation Protocol
December 12, 2018
Firm News and Events
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Brandon W. Shirley selected to Indiana State Bar Association's Leadership Development Academy Class of 2019
December 9, 2018
Thought Leadership
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We May Finally Know Whether Being a Tricare Provider Makes One a Federal Contractor
December 3, 2018
Thought Leadership
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Important Organizational Safeguards to Manage Healthcare Business Relationships
December 3, 2018
Firm News and Events
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Krieg DeVault Welcomes Three New Associates - Alexandria M. Foster, Scott C. Frissell, and Ben Vandeventer
October 22, 2018
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Partner Julie A. Rosenwinkel named Most Influential Woman in Law by the Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association
September 30, 2018
Thought Leadership
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HHS OIG Recommends Greater Efforts by Medicaid Managed Care Organizations in Identifying and Addressing Medicaid Fraud and Abuse
August 7, 2018
Thought Leadership
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Update on the May Meeting of the Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse
May 9, 2018
Thought Leadership
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Indiana Medicaid Finalizes Rule Changes Affecting Medicaid Home Health Providers
May 9, 2018
Thought Leadership
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OCR Issues Guidance on the Performance of a HIPAA Risk Analysis v. a Gap Analysis
May 9, 2018
Thought Leadership
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Bipartisan Budget Act Includes Important Changes to Fraud and Abuse Penalties
April 30, 2018
Thought Leadership
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Legislation Streamlining Prior Authorization Requirements for Commercial Health Insurance Plans Becomes Law
March 25, 2018
Thought Leadership
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Bill Requiring Practitioners to Check INSPECT Before Prescribing Passes House, Senate; Gov. Holcomb to Sign
March 19, 2018
Thought Leadership
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CMS Reminder Regarding Services Rendered by Hospitals to Patients Staying in Other Facilities
March 18, 2018
Thought Leadership
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OIG Approves of Hospital-Physician Gainsharing Arrangement, But Details Prove Critical
March 4, 2018
Thought Leadership
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Ability to Prescribe Buprenorphine Expanded to Mid-Level Practitioners
February 25, 2018
Thought Leadership
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Recent OCR Resolution Agreement and Corrective Action Plan ... Lessons Learned
February 25, 2018
Thought Leadership
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D.C. District Court Clarifies Lab Requirement for Establishing Medical Necessity
February 1, 2018
Thought Leadership
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Professional Licensing Changes Benefit Indiana Professional Corporation
January 3, 2018
Firm News and Events
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Stacy Walton Long to Serve on Executive Women in Healthcare Board
January 2, 2018
Firm News and Events
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Krieg DeVault Announces 8 Attorneys as 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers; 9 as 2024 Indiana Rising Stars
February 28, 2024
Health Care
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HOLD ON A MINUTE! INDIANA LEGISLATURE CHANGES THE RULES FOR EMERGENCY DETENTIONS
June 7, 2023
Health Care
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Business Associate Fined Under HIPAA For Maintaining PHI on Unsecured Server
June 6, 2023
Firm News and Events
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Krieg DeVault Announces 10 Attorneys as 2023 Indiana Super Lawyers; 9 as 2023 Indiana Rising Stars
February 28, 2023
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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
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Krieg DeVault Announces 13 Attorneys as 2022 Indiana Super Lawyers; 6 as 2022 Indiana Rising Stars
February 24, 2022
Thought Leadership
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CMS Moves Closer to Clarifying Hospital Co-Location Rules with Draft Guidance
June 9, 2019
Thought Leadership
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Indiana's New Legacy Trust: An Asset Protection Strategy for Hoosiers
June 9, 2019