Despite a 2019 SCOTUS ruling on the issue, open questions remain about the extent to which Medicare sub-regulatory guidance is enforceable. This article from McDermott Will & Emery briefs four recent US District Court cases—including two in the false claims context—which tackled the issue with mixed results.

This article from Lexology illuminates a burgeoning area of regulatory enforcement in the health care industry: artificial intelligence (AI). The author cites informed consent, age, race and gender bias as well as privacy concerns as issues with health care providers’ use of AI.

The Final Rule for HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters, which sets health plan standards for 2021, allows employers and insurers not to apply copayments from drug companies toward their enrollees’ deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums for any drug.  

So you’ve realized your kids aren’t too young to talk about race, so now what? Pretty Good Design has rounded up some resources for you to start.

The brand new IndyBarHQ facility, opened in 2020, boasts meeting spaces now available for reservation! Our flexible meeting rooms feature state-of-the art technology, reliable wi-fi connectivity and easy access via private street-level entrances.

The pandemic—and shift to remote work—is speeding up a shift that has been years in the making.

The scholarship pays for full conference registration and membership in AHLA for 1 year (approximately a $1,000 value). Multiple scholarships may be available. Program fees are credited to the course on behalf of the recipient(s). In the event that the conference is virtual, the scholarship will pay for the virtual conference registration as well as membership in AHLA for 1 year.

On April 30, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a second round of changes to requirements designed to expand COVID-19 testing, to increase and support hospital capacity and workforce, and to expand Medicare coverage for telehealth services.

The IndyBar exists to serve members of the legal profession, and through our members we serve the community. Lawyers are problem-solvers, defenders of the rule of law. We spend our days seeking to improve the lives of our clients and our communities. We have an opportunity and a privilege to help. 

The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has announced that it will lift certain penalties associated with HIPAA noncompliance to allow Community Based Testing Sites (CBTS) during the COVID 19 pandemic.