Sometimes, I think it’s Groundhog’s Day.
Tag: anti-kickback
Even if you have no interest in neuromonitoring, the concepts discussed in the advisory opinion impact business schemes in other referral-based specialties, notably in regard to anesthesia in the ambulatory surgery setting.
What you know, both about the FCA and about the falsity of claims is now even more relevant.
A physician has been indicted for his role in a compound pharmacy prescription scam that included disguised kickbacks. Lots of lessons here.
The AKS prohibits offering, paying, soliciting, or receiving remuneration to induce referrals of items or services covered by Medicare and other federally funded programs.
Structuring a payment or a transaction such that the deal is at fair market value is not the be-all and end-all of AKS compliance.
Ride along with Mark as he discusses the more than 420% financial return to the government that’s fueling healthcare compliance investigations . . . and convictions.
Even though the AKS has been in existence since the early 1970’s, many subject to it appear to be prone to violate it.
Free Services (Like Medical Directorships) Are Slippery Slide to Compliance Hell – Success in Motion
Ride along with Mark as he discusses how competing via providing free services, such as uncompensated medical directorships, or giving into a facility’s demand for free services, is a violation of the federal anti-kickback statute.
Structuring a payment or a transaction such that the deal is at fair market value is not the be-all and end-all of AKS compliance.