On April 29, 2025, the Department of Justice announced that pharmaceutical giant Gilead Sciences agreed to pay $202 million to settle civil allegations that it paid kickbacks in the form of speaking fees, exorbitant meals, alcohol, and travel, to physicians via its HIV Speaker Program in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and, a result,…
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From Insurance Watchdog to Prisoner: A Cautionary Tale for Healthcare Professionals
From insurance commissioner to healthcare fraudster to federal prison inmate.
What’s Lurking in Your Business Acquisition? Nearly $60 Million in Lessons from Pfizer and Biohaven
Buying a healthcare business, from a medical practice to a medicine manufacturer, is a lot like buying a house—you hope for the best, but sometimes, there’s wood rot hiding under that fresh paint.
Probably the Most Valuable Anti-Kickback Lesson of All Time
Although no one is going to do time as a result of thinking that wet sidewalks cause rain, in the case of the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, confusion over correlation can put you in jail.
Why Reverse Kickbacks Can Send You Back Up the River
Cars go in reverse. So do ceiling fans and electric drills. But did you know that kickbacks go in reverse, too, and that there’s no safe harbor for that?
“Loco Tenens” and Agency Pay $700K to Settle Alleged Telemedicine Kickback Scheme – Medical Group Minute
With physician shortages in many specialties opening up lucrative opportunities for locums work, temporary staffing is undergoing a boom.
Free isn’t Free When It Costs Close to $10 Million in AKS Settlements – Success in Motion
Ride along with Mark while he discusses a recent AKS statute settlement that proves that free isn’t always free.
“Loco Tenens” and Agency Pay $700K to Settle Alleged Telemedicine Kickback Scheme – Podcast
With physician shortages in many specialties opening up lucrative opportunities for locums work, temporary staffing is undergoing a boom.
Does Selling to Private Equity Increase Your Risk of Liability For Healthcare Fraud? – Podcast
The first purchase price is the one that the seller receives. The second purchase price is the one that the seller pays by having sold to the wrong buyer.
Does Selling to Private Equity Increase Your Risk of Liability For Healthcare Fraud? – Medical Group Minute
The first purchase price is the one that the seller receives. The second purchase price is the one that the seller pays by having sold to the wrong buyer.