Michael T. Batt

Attorney | Indianapolis

Phone: (317) 977-1417
| Fax: (317) 633-4878

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About Michael

Mike's practice is devoted primarily to assisting health care providers with practical solutions to the rapidly expanding challenges associated with implementing, managing and interconnecting health information technology (HIT). He effectively demystifies the world of technology and law to assist leaders in making informed decisions about how to leverage technology to achieve their organization's strategic goals. He regularly advises clients on physician/hospital transactions, as well as provides general regulatory guidance related to federal Stark Law, Anti-Kickback, Fraud and Abuse, HIPAA, HITECH and state data security laws. He advises numerous health systems on the development and implementation of electronic health record (EHR) solutions, EHR subsidy programs, meaningful use compliance and legal considerations associated with the virtual front door.

Mike works with health systems and hospitals to establish robust data management practices and implement artificial intelligence (AI) governance processes. He assists health care leaders in making informed decisions about the ever-evolving use of AI, focusing on both technology and the workforce that interacts with it. Additionally, Mike's legal experience extends to the field of virtual care, where he provides strategic guidance on the development and implementation of dedicated virtual care programs. He is involved in advising on digital health and remote monitoring technologies, helping providers leverage data to gain a holistic view of patient health.

EDUCATION

University of Evansville, B.A. - 1996

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D. - 1999

ADMITTED TO BAR

  • Indiana - 1999
  • Michigan - 2005
  • Missouri - 2011
  • U.S. District Court, Northern & Southern Districts of IN - 1999

memberships

  • Indiana State Bar Association - Utility and Bankruptcy Bar Sections
  • State Bar of Michigan - Health Law Section
  • Indianapolis Bar Association
  • American Health Law Association
  • Missouri Bar Association

Experience

  • Assistant General Counsel, Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission – 2000-2003
  • Judicial Law Clerk, Indiana Court of Appeals – 1999-2000

honors

Best Lawyers in America