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Amy Fehn

Law Offices of Fehn & Colagiovanni, PLLC d/b/a HealthLaw Offices

26 years of experience
Health Care Law
Michigan, Ohio

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Biography

Amy Fehn has represented health care related businesses for 19 years. She is a former registered nurse who graduated summa cum laude from the University of Akron School of Law and Kent State University. Ms. Fehn is a member of the ABA Health Law Section where she serves as a vice-chair of the Health Law Policy Coordinating Committee and serves on the editorial board of the ESource. She was featured in Dbusiness magazine in 2012, 2013 and 2016 as one of Metro Detroit's "Top Lawyers". She was also included on the Michigan Super Lawyers List for 2017 in the area of Health Care. She frequently speaks and presents on health law issues such as HIPAA, Medicare Appeals and regulatory compliance.

Education

University of Akron: J.D. | Law; 1994 - 1997; Honors: Graduated Summa Cum Laude Ranked #1 in Evening Division, #3 Overall

Kent State University: B.S. | Nursing; 1987 - 1991; Honors: Summa Cum Laude

Professional Experience

Attorney: Law Offices of Fehn, Robichaud & Colagiovanni, PLLC; 2013 - Current; Represent health care providers and other health care related businesses regarding health care regulatory and business issues.

Attorney: Wachler & Associates, P.C.; 2009 - 2013; Represented health care providers and other health care related businesses in Medicare audit defense, fraud and abuse analysis, HIPAA compliance, billing compliance and contract review.

Sole Practitioner and Contract Attorney: Law Office of Amy K. Fehn; 2004 - 2009; Represent health care providers on corporate and regulatory issues, including: -- HIPAA Privacy and Security -- Stark and Anti-Kickback Regulations -- Medicare and Third-Party Payor Appeals -- Professional Disciplinary Matters -- Contract Negotiation and Review

Attorney: Wachler & Associates, P.C.; 2001 - 2003; Represented health care providers in HIPAA compliance, billing compliance and audit defense.

Associate: Roetzel & Andress; 1998 - 2001; Corporate Healthcare Medical Malpractice Defense

Registered Nurse, Informatics Nurse, and Associate in General Counsel's Office: Summa Health System; 1991 - 1998; Worked as Attorney in General Counsel's Office Informatics Nurse Registered Nurse in Coronary Care Unit

Publications

Articles & Publications

The Ins and Outs of Responding to Subpoenas and Warrants for Protected Health Information in Michigan: State Bar of Michigan - Health Care Law Section

Making the Most of ALJ Hearings for Medicare Appeals: Michigan Bar Journal; October, 2016

Practical Implications of the Final Omnibus Rule’s Electronic Access Provisions: Are Providers Required to Email ePHI to Patients?: May, 2014

The Importance of Health Information Technology for Accountable Care Organizations: The ABA Health eSource; June, 2011

Understanding Healthcare Reform’s New Delivery Models,: Healthcare Weekly Review; April, 2011

The HITECH Breach Notification Rules: Ensuring Compliance with the New Obligations: Michigan Medical Law Report; December, 2010

Casting a Vastly Expanded Regulatory Net: Implications of the New Definition of Business Associates under HITECH: The ABA Health eSource; August, 2010

CMS Changes Rules Regarding Use of ‘Consignment Closets: Michigan Medical Law Report; September, 2009

FERA Gives Health Care Fraud Enforcement a Boost: Michigan Medical Law Report; September, 2009

Medicaid Integrity Program: Full Steam Ahead: The Health Lawyer; August, 2009

Changes to HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules Resulting from the HITECH Act,: Michigan Business Law Journal; June, 2009

Recognizing and Reducing Risks: HIPAA Privacy and Security Enforcement: Michigan Health and Hospitals; November, 2003

HIPAA privacy and Security Enforcement: Assessing and Reducing Risks: Health Lawyers Weekly; September, 2003

Clearing the Final HIPAA Hurdle: Preparing for Compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule: Michigan Health and Hospitals; July, 2003

Final HIPAA Security Rule Allows Greater Flexibilty: The Health Lawyer; April, 2003

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Speaking Engagements

Medicare Appeals Process, AAPC, Michigan Chapter, Detroit, Michigan: March 23, 2017; AAPC

Prepayment Audits, MiMGMA Third Party Payer Day, Mount Pleasant, Michigan: November 11, 2016; MiMGMA

Getting Your Physician Clients Paid, 22nd Annual Health Law Institute, Plymouth, Michigan: March 10, 2016; Health Care Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan

Meaningful Use Audits, MiMGMA Third Party Payer Day, Mount Pleasant, Michigan: October 30, 2015; MiMGMA

The ABCs of Medicare Audits & Appeals, MiMGMA Third Party Payer Day, Mount Pleasant, Michigan: November 21, 2014; MiMGMA

“Is Accountable Care the Answer? What was the Question?, LEI National CLE Conference, Vail, Colorado: January 8, 2014; LEI National CLE Conference

Cyberliability and HIPAA, Leading Age Michigan, Traverse City, Michigan: August 21, 2013; Leading Age Michigan

Latest Developments in Medicare and Medicaid Audits: MICs, MACs, RACs and ZPICs, NAHC's 2012 31st Annual Meeting and Exposition, Orlando, Florida: October 22, 2012; NAHC

Implementing Compliance Programs for Accountable Care Organizations, 2012 AHLA/HCCA Fraud & Compliance Forum, Baltimore, MD: October 2, 2012; American Health Lawyers Association

MICs, MACs, RACs and ZPICs: Defending your Physical Therapy Practice from Medicare Audit Contractors, American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference and Exposition - PT 2012, Tampa, FL: June 7, 2012; American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons

Medicare Audits: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask, American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, San Francisco, CA: February 10, 2012; American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons

HIPAA Requirements for ASCs, Ambulatory Surgery Foundation, Orlando, Florida: May 14, 2011; Ambulatory Surgery Foundation

Healthcare Policy: The New Law and Implications", Moving Forward, the Women Impacting Public Policy Regional Conference, Detroit, Michigan: July 27, 2010; Women Impacting Public Policy

Medicaid Integrity Program, Health Care Financial Management Association Winter Meeting, Johnston, Iowa: January 29, 2010; Health Care Financial Management Association

Ready or Not, Here They Come! Preparing for and Defending RAC Audits, Medical Office Managers' Organization: November 11, 2009; Medical Office Managers' Organization

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Awards

2017 Michigan Super Lawyers - Health Care Law: Super Lawyers; 2017

Top Lawyers 2016: DBusiness Top Lawyers; 2016

Top Lawyers 2013: DBusiness Top Lawyers; 2013

Top Lawyers 2012: DBusiness Top Lawyers; 2012

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Michigan
Since 2001

Ohio
Since 1998

Fees

Free Consultation
Please feel free to contact me at any time. I never charge for initial calls and will not bill you until we agree upon a fee structure for your project.
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We accept all major credit cards.
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
For services with a defined work product, I am happy to provide flat fee services or hourly services with caps on your total costs.

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Health Care Law

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Website: HealthLaw Offices

Contact & Map

Law Offices of Fehn & Colagiovanni, PLLC

29532 Southfield Rd.

Suite 206

Southfield, MI 48076

Telephone: (248) 602-3902

Fax: (866) 214-4769

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