Publications, 2013 - 2014

"Business Law and the Practice of Otolaryngology" by Robert S. Iwrey, Esq., Chapter in Bailey's Head and Neck Surgery-Otolaryngology, 5th Edition, Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, p. 3270-3302, 2014.

"Significant Proposed Changes to the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Civil Monetary Penalties Law" by Adrienne Dresevic, Esq., Clinton Mikel, Esq., and Leslie Rojas, Esq., The Health Lawyer, Vol. 27, No. 2, December 2014.

"1.95M False Claims Act Settlement for Radiology Billing Company" by Adrienne Dresevic, Esq., Clinton Mikel, Esq., and Leslie Rojas, Esq., AHRA Link, November 2014.

Robert S. Iwrey, Esq. revised and edited Chapter 50: "State and National Reporting Laws and Requirements/National Practitioner Data Bank," of the Legal Manual for New York Physicians, 4th Edition, a joint publication of the New York State Bar Association and the Medical Society of the State of New York, November 2014.

"Proposed Revisions to the AKS and CMP Regulations" by Adrienne Dresevic, Esq., and Leslie Rojas, Esq., AHRA Link, October 2014.

"Stark Law and Non Hospital Providers" by Adrienne Dresevic, Esq., and Leslie Rojas, Esq., AHRA Link, September 2014.

"Attorney Client Privilege Protection Restored For Internal Compliance Investigations" by Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Leslie Rojas, Esq., AHRA Link, August 2014.

"How to Prepare for the Expected Increase in HIPAA Fines" by Adrienne Dresevic, Esq., Clinton Mikel, Esq., and Leslie Rojas, Esq., AHRA Link, July 2014.

Robert S. Iwrey, Esq. was quoted in "HIPAA Climate Change-Government Stops Collaboration, Steps Up its Enforcement" by Correy E. Stephenson, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, Vol. 29, No. 38, July 21, 2014.

"OIG Proposed Rules Expand Exclusion and CMP Authority" by Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Leslie Rojas, Esq., AHRA Link, June 2014.

"Medicare Appeals Adjudication Delays: Implications for Healthcare Providers and Suppliers" by Jessica L. Gustafson, Esq. and Abby Pendleton, Esq., The Health Lawyer, Vol. 26, No. 5, June 2014.

"How Long Must We Wait? Repercussions for Health Care Providers and Suppliers of ALJ Adjudication Delays" by Jessica L. Gustafson, Esq. and Abby Pendleton, Esq., AHLA Newsletter, May 2014.

"Payment of Physician's EHR Transmission Fees May Violate AKS" by Gerald Aben, Esq., Adrienne Dresevic, Esq., and Clinton Mikel, Esq., AHRA Link, May 2014.

"2-Midnight Rule Update: Hospitals Must Continue Implementation of the 2-Midnight Rule" by Jessica L. Gustafson, Esq. and Abby Pendleton, Esq., The Health Lawyer, Vol. 26, No. 4, April 2014.

"Physician Employment Guidelines per the AMA" by Robert S. Iwrey, Esq., Healthcare Michigan, Vol. 30, Issue 14, p.3, April 2014.

"CMS Unveiling Individual Physician Payment Information" by Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Clinton Mikel, Esq., AHRA Link, February 2014.

"The Latest Development in Federal Health Care Audit Programs: Supplemental Medical Review Contractor Audits" by Jessica L. Gustafson, Esq. and Abby Pendleton, Esq., BC Advantage, January 2014.

"EHR Stark Law Exception Extended" by Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Carey F. Kalmowtiz, Esq., AHRA Link, January 2014.

Carey F. Kalmowitz, Esq. was quoted in "What's Trending in Medicine in 2014", MD News, p. 12, January 2014 edition.

"Draft of Guidebook Helps Break Down Physician Reporting Requirements" by Robert S. Iwrey, Esq., Michigan Medical Law Report, Vol. 9, No. 4, Winter 2013 edition.

"Billing for and Appealing Denials of Inpatient Hospital Services: Where Have We Been? Where Are We Now? What Does the Future Hold?" by Jessica L. Gustafson, Esq. and Abby Pendleton, Esq., ABA Health Law Section, The Health Lawyer, December 2013.

"The Sunshine Act and Your Financial Relationships" by Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Kathryn Hickner-Cruz, Esq., AHRA Link, December 2013.

"ABA Health Law Section Analysis of CY2014 CMS Telehealth Reimbursement" by Clinton Mikel, Esq., December 10, 2013.

"Final CY2014 Physician Fee Schedule Expands the Geographic Reach for Telehealth Services" by Clinton Mikel, Esq., December 8, 2013.

"Meaningful Use Incentives Under Increasing Scrutiny" by Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Kathryn Hickner-Cruz, Esq., AHRA Link, November 2013.

Robert S. Iwrey, Esq. has been an Editorial Advisor to "Healthcare Michigan", an online publication by SNAP Media LLC since November 2013.

"The Latest Development in Medicare Audits: Supplemental Medical Review Contractor ("SMRC") Audits" by Jessica L. Gustafson, Esq. and Abby Pendleton, Esq., ABA Health eSource, Vol. 10, No. 2, October 2013.

"New Guidance Released on The Eve of The HIPAA Compliance Deadline" by Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Clinton Mikel, Esq., AHRA Link, October 2013.

Adrienne Dresevic, Esq., Jessica L. Gustafson, Esq., Robert S. Iwrey, Esq., Carey F. Kalmowitz, Esq., and Abby Pendleton, Esq. were named Attorneys of The Month by Attorney At Law Magazine and were featured on the front page and on page 16 in "Healthy Growth: The Health Law Partners Has Rapidly Become One Of The Industry's Premier Health Care Law Firms" by Katherine Bishop, Attorney At Law Magazine, Metro Detroit Edition, Vol. 2, No. 6, October 2013.

"SMRC: The Latest Development in Medicare Audits" by Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Jessica L. Gustafson, Esq., AHRA Link, September 2013.

"CMS Publishes 2014 IPPS Final Rule: Revises Reimbursement Criteria Related To Patient Status" by Jessica L. Gustafson, Esq. and Abby Pendleton, Esq., Health Lawyers Weekly, August 23, 2013.

"1.2 Million HIPAA Fine Related to Digital Copy Machines" by Clinton Mikel, Esq., ABA Health Law Section eHealth Alert, August 14, 2013.

"2014 IPPS Final Rule Establishes New Requirements for Physician Documentation in Hospitals" by Jessica L. Gustafson, Esq., August 2013.

"CMS Publishes 2014 Inpatient Prospective Payment System ("IPPS") Final Rule: CMS Payment Policies Related to Patient Status Revised" by Jessica L. Gustafson, Esq. and Abby Pendleton, Esq., August 2013.

"Proposed CY 2014 Physician Fee Schedule Impacts Telehealth Services" by Clinton Mikel, Esq., ABA Health Law Section, eHealth, Privacy & Security Interest Group.

"OIG Issues Unfavorable Advisory Opinion for "Carve Out" Deal" by Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Clinton Mikel, Esq., AHRA Link, July 2013.

Chapter 5: "Where Are We WIth HIPAA/HITECH? A Recap, Bright Spots and The Future, Final HIPAA Megarule: What's Changed, and a Guide to Complying for Providers" by Clinton Mikel, Esq., Physicians Legal Issues Conference, American Bar Association Health Law Section in Conjunction With Chicago Medical Society, Radisson Blu Aqua, Chicago, IL, June 13-15, 2013.

"Beware of Real Estate Deals with Referral Sources" by Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Clinton Mikel, Esq., AHRA Link, June 2013.

Robert S. Iwrey, Esq. was quoted in "Curing Technical Violations" by Joe Carlson, ModernHealthcare.com, June 22, 2013.

"AMA Issues Physician Employment Guidelines: What You Need To Know About The New Principles" by Robert S. Iwrey, Esq., Attorney At Law Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 2, Spring 2013.

"New HIPAA Rules Issued - A Short Primer" by Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Clinton Mikel, Esq., Attorney At Law Magazine, p. 20, April 2013 issue.

"CMS Issues Guidance In Case Of EHR Incentive Audit" by Adrienne Dresevic, Esq., Carey F. Kalmowitz, Esq., and Phil Toutant, Esq., AHRA Link, May 2013.

"ICD-10: CMS Updates Implementation Tools" by Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Carey F. Kalmowitz, Esq., AHRA Link, April 2013.

"CMS Acquiesces to Hospital Pressure, Allows Part B Billing of Hospital Services Following Part A Denial of Inpatient Hospital Claims for Medical Necessity: Is It Enough?" by Jessica L. Gustafson, Esq. and Abby Pendleton, Esq., ABA Health eSource, Vol. 9, No. 7, March 2013.

"New HIPAA Rules Issued: A Short Primer" by Clinton Mikel, Esq., Michigan Medical Law Report, Spring 2013 edition.

Robert S. Iwrey, Esq. was quoted in "Health Law is Moving, Not Dying, Many Lawyer Positions Become In-House As Industry Consolidates" by Gary Gosselin, Michigan Medical Law Report, Spring 2013 edition.

"New HIPAA Rules: A Guide for Radiology Providers" by Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Clinton Mikel, Esq., Radiology Management, March 2013.

"Changes To The Breach Notification Rule" by Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Clinton Mikel, Esq., AHRA Link, March 2013.

"State of Michigan Health Care License Investigations and the Collateral Effects of Licensing Sanctions" by Robert S. Iwrey, Esq. was the featured article in Laches Oakland County Bar Association, February 2013 edition.

"Hospital Employment of Oncologists" by Carey F. Kalmowitz, Esq. and Ron Lebow, Esq., Oncology Practice Management, February 2013.

"New HIPAA Rules Issued: A Primer for Radiology Providers" by Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Clinton Mikel, Esq., AHRA Link, February 2013.

"Highlights From Leon Rodriguez, Executive Director of OCR's, Speech at ABA's EMI Conference in Miami" by Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Clinton Mikel, Esq., February 22, 2013.

"Changes to the Breach Notification Risk Assessment Under the HIPAA Megarule" by Clinton Mikel, Esq., ABA Health eSource, January 2013.

Clinton Mikel, Esq. is the author of American Bar Association related to HIPAA Megarule (Free for ABA Health Law Section Members, available for purchase by others), "HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement & Breach Notification: Redlined Final Omnibus Rule", ABA Health Law Section, January 2013.

"State of Michigan Health Care License Investigations and The Collateral Effects of Licensing Sanctions" co-authored by Robert S. Iwrey, Esq., State Bar of Michigan, Health Care Law Section, January 2013.

"OIG Advisory Opinion Provides Guidance on EHR Connectivity Arrangements" by Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Carey F. Kalmowitz, Esq., AHRA Link, January 2013.

Robert S. Iwrey, Esq. was quoted in "Health Law is Changing, Not Fading Away", Michigan Lawyers Weekly, January 7, 2013.