You can see why it’s so tempting for unscrupulous hospital CEOs to offer kickbacks to physicians.
Kickback
Amorality of Institutions – An Additional Argument for Physician Control of Hospitals – Podcast
People, not institutions, are capable of morality. At best, institutions are amoral. At worst, they are immoral.
Provision of Staff, Payment of Expenses Leads to Federal Anti-Kickback Statute Violation
Providing staff or covering expenses for referral sources can violate the AKS. Be cautious of disguised compensation arrangements.
Pills, Capsules, and Kickbacks: Drug Manufacturer Pays $125 Million. Execs and Docs Headed to Jail – Podcast
I know. In light of tons of illegal profits, complying with the federal anti-kickback law (“AKS”) is a hard sell.
Kickback Disguise Schemes: Oh, What a Tangled Web We Weave – Medical Group Minute
“Psst! Send me some referrals. I can’t pay you directly, so I’ll pay your spouse.”
Kickback Disguise Schemes: Oh, What a Tangled Web We Weave
Attempting to hide healthcare kickbacks through third parties is a losing strategy. One case shows just how costly that mistake can be.
Compounding the Kickback Problem
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.
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?