On April 14, 2021, the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky issued an opinion in the
DBL Law Instrumental in Successful Defense of KY Certificate of Need Program
April 16, 2021 David Dirr
HHS Issues Nationwide Stark Law Waivers During COVID-19
April 10, 2020 Mitchel Denham
The federal physician self-referral law, commonly referred to as the Stark Law, prohibits physicians from referring Medicare or Medicaid enrollees
Restrictions Placed On Out-of-State Travel
March 31, 2020 Kelly Schoening Holden
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has signed an executive order on March 30, 2020, temporarily restricting travel to other states. The
Department of Labor Clarifies Families First Coronavirus Response Act Implementation
March 30, 2020 Katie Cassidy Tranter
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued updated guidance on implementation of the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
Department of Labor Releases FFCRA Poster
March 26, 2020 Katie Cassidy Tranter
As anticipated, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has released the required notification poster for the Families First
More Kentucky Businesses to Close in Response to Pandemic
March 25, 2020 Nicholas Birkenhauer
Governor Andy Beshear has issued a new executive order significantly expanding the types of businesses which must cease operations during
Telehealth in Kentucky during COVID-19
With the spread of COVID-19, state and federal authorities have recognized the importance of expanding the availability of telehealth to
Kentucky Executive Order – COVID-19
March 23, 2020 DBL Law
WHEREAS, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory disease causing illness that can range from very mild to severe, including
KY Governor Adds Business Restrictions
March 22, 2020 Kelly Schoening Holden
On March 22, 2020, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear issued Executive Order 2020-246, which orders retail businesses that are not life-sustaining
Ohio Gov. DeWine Issues Stay at Home Order
March 22, 2020 Kelly Schoening Holden
On Sunday March 22, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Dr. Amy Acton, Director of the Ohio Department of Health,
Patient Privacy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 20, 2020 Rebecca Sheehan
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us may be anxiously following reports on the number of confirmed cases
Kentucky Hospitals File Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturers and Distributors
September 6, 2019 Nancy Spivey
On the front lines of the opioid crisis, hospitals experience significant financial and operational harm LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 5,
DBL Law Attorneys Selected To 2019 Super Lawyers List
December 14, 2018 Nancy Spivey
Thirteen DBL Law attorneys have been selected to a 2019 Super Lawyers™ list. Each year, no more than five percent
New Federal Anti-Kickback Provisions Target Laboratories, Clinical Treatment Facilities and Recovery Homes
December 5, 2018 DBL Law
On October 24, 2018, the President signed the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and
Living in the Healthcare Data Breach Era
Healthcare information and security officers are leading efforts to avoid cyberattacks through training and tools as 81% of healthcare executives say that their organizations’ systems have been compromised during the past two years.
March 31, 2016 Dennis Kennedy
Now that cyber attacks as a source of data breaches are becoming routine in and out of healthcare, each breach
Congress Delays ACA’s Cadillac Tax until 2020
December 23, 2015 David Dirr
As part of its recent budget bill, Congress passed a two-year delay in the so-called Cadillac Tax, which was originally
Fourteen DBL Law Attorneys Named Super Lawyers
December 15, 2015 Nancy Spivey
DBL Law is pleased to announce that fourteen lawyers have been selected for inclusion in the 2016 edition of Super Lawyers®,
DBL Law Named a “Best Law Firm” for Sixth Consecutive Year
November 2, 2015 Nancy Spivey
CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY – November 2, 2015 – DBL Law is pleased to announce, that for the sixth consecutive year
Healthcare Industry Nervous About Readiness For Big ICD-10 Conversion
September 15, 2015 Nancy Spivey
This article was originally published by Joseph Conn in Modern Healthcare, the leader in healthcare business news, research & data. Ready
Senate Extends Direct Supervision Enforcement Moratorium Through 2015
September 15, 2015 DBL Law
This article was originally published in AHA News, the official publication of the American Hospital Association. Just this week, Senate passed by unanimous consent
What to Expect and How to Prepare: Healthcare Security & Privacy Regulation and Enforcement in 2015 and Beyond
September 10, 2015 Carrie Gilbert
Enforcement of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) has been on the rise over the last
Providers Applaud Supreme Court and Call on Congress to Address Remaining Issues
July 17, 2015 DBL Law
On June 25, 2015, the United States Supreme Court announced its decision upholding the provision of subsidies for individuals purchasing
Federal Healthcare Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Efforts Remain in High Gear
June 30, 2015 David Dirr
The federal government’s fraud prevention and enforcement efforts recovered $3.3 billion in federal healthcare funds from individuals and companies according
Supreme Court Set to Decide Another Affordable Care Act Challenge
June 16, 2015 Aaron Caskey
In April, the United States Supreme Court conducted oral arguments on a key provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable
