Even if patients choose the provider, physicians can still trigger Anti‑Kickback Statute liability by acting as gatekeepers. A critical lesson from a recent case.
Kickback
An Antitrust Exemption for Physicians?
Health insurers have an antitrust exemption in respect of coordinated gathering of data for ratemaking. The playing field isn’t particularly level. Physicians can’t share pricing information or collectively bargain for payment rates.
An $800 Sneaker and Its Lessons for Your Business – Medical Group Minute
How can the lessons of an $800 sneaker be applied in your practice or business?
An $800 Sneaker and Its Lessons for Your Business – Podcast
An $800 sneaker? How can its lessons be applied in your practice or business?
Healthcare Executives in Prison – Podcast
As hospitals gather more power courtesy of Obamacare, some are becoming more daring in terms of extracting cash from non-aligned physicians who don’t control referrals.
Physician Goes to Jail in Referral Scheme
From cash kickbacks to the company model to phony leases, deals between referring physicians and those physicians and facilities receiving referrals are subject to increasing scrutiny.
Healthcare Executives in Prison
As hospitals gather more power courtesy of Obamacare, some are becoming more daring in terms of extracting cash from non-aligned physicians who don’t control referrals.
Healthcare Kickbacks in the Fast Lane
The cars are going at least 85 even though the posted speed limit is 65. What is the penalty if you are pulled over?
Carve Outs as Kickbacks in the Hospital Setting – Medical Group Minute
Is that carve out from your exclusive contract really a kickback to referring physicians?
Act on Company Model Threats as Soon as They Surface – Medical Group Minute
Attack a company model arrangement as soon as the threat surfaces.