Introduction
Katie is an associate attorney in Fredrikson & Byron’s Health Law Group. She advises physicians, clinics, hospitals and other health care entities on a variety of health law topics including Stark and antikickback issues, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, licensure, regulatory compliance, medical staff issues, employment matters, and business planning.
Education
- St. Olaf College, B.A., 2004, summa cum laude
- University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 2008, with high distinction
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 2008
Practice Areas
Selected Publications & Presentations
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“Challenging Short Stay Denials: The arguments RACs don’t want you to know,” Health Law Webinar, May 9, 2012
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“Understanding Medicare’s Supervision, Signature and Order Policies in Clinic and Hospital Settings,” Health Law Webinar, April 11, 2012
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“New Medicare Rules: Highlights of the 2012 Physician Fee Schedule, Medicare Revalidation, ACO Final Regulations and More,” Health Law Webinar Series, December 14, 2011
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“HIPAA Round 2: New Rules and Increased Enforcement,” Care Providers of Minnesota Convention 2011, November 14-16, 2011
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“Anticipate Issues and Solve Problems for Your Organization,” Health Law Webinar In-House Counsel Series, October 12, 2011
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“Physician Relationships with Drug and Device Companies,” Health Law Webinar, September 14, 2011
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“Overpayments and Voluntary Disclosures: Staying Compliant Without Paying More Than the Law Requires,” Health Law Webinar Series, July 13, 2011
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“CMS Proposes New Exceptions to 2012 E-Prescribing Penalty,” co-authored with Emily Unger, Summer Associate, FredALERT: Health Law, June 2011
- “Failure to E-Prescribe in 2011 May Result in a 1% Reduction in Medicare Reimbursement to Eligible Professionals in 2012,” co-authored with Michael P. Reiling and Anne L. Smith, FredCONSULTING: Healthcare Alert, December 2010
- “New Medicare Rules,” Health Law Webinar Series, December 8, 2010
- “New Joint Commission Standard on Hospital and Medical Staff Relationships and Accountability: Practical Advice for Hospitals,” Health Law Webinar Series, November 10, 2010
- “Navigating Medicare Enrollment and Claim Forms: How routine events can get you kicked out of Medicare,” Health Law Webinar Series, September 8, 2010
- “CMS Issues New Enrollment, Ordering and Referring and Documentation Requirements - Effective July 6, 2010,” FredALERT: Health Law, July 19, 2010
- “Health Care Reform: What hospitals and clinics need to know about the new law,” Health Law Webinar Series, April 21, 2010
- “New Medicare/Medicaid Refunding Requirement: Report and Return Within 60 Days of “Identification,” co-authored with David Glaser, FredALERT: Health Law, April 5, 2010
- “Healthcare Reform Law Amends Stark to Create a Notice Requirement for Physicians Providing Certain In-House Imaging Services, Effective Immediately,” co-authored with David Glaser, FredALERT: Health Law, April 1, 2010
- “New Medicare Rules: What clinics, hospitals and other providers need to know about new rules by CMS for supervisor consult codes, e-prescribing, imaging accreditation and other important topics,” Health Law Webinar Series, December 9, 2009
- “Health Law Webinar: Refunds and Voluntary Disclosures: Why You May Not Need to Turn Yourself In,” Health Law Webinar Series, August 12, 2009
- “Consult Codes and Medicaid Audits,” FredALERT: Health Law, July 21, 2009
- “Children’s Medical Records and HIPAA,” Medical Records Law Seminar presented by Lorman Education Services, June 4, 2009
- “MMGMA Red Flag Rules Webinar,” with Larson/Allen and Fredrikson & Byron, April 28, 2009
Professional Activities
- Board Member, Annex Teen Clinic
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Minnesota State Bar Association, Health Law Section
- Member, Hennepin County Bar Association
- Member, American Health Lawyers Association
Honors & Distinctions
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Order of the Coif, University of Iowa College of Law
- Journal of Corporation Law, Articles Editor, 2007-2008, Staff, 2006-2007