The scalpel of surgeon Farid Fata, M.D. continues to cut from beyond the metaphorical grave…
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Avoid the Clenching Tentacles of “Compliance” – Success in Motion Series
Hitch a ride with Mark and learn about the federal government’s growing push to penalize noncompliance with healthcare regulations including their attempt to federalize alleged violations of purely state law.
For Whom the Whistle Blows #2: More Debris From the Fate of Fata
The scalpel of surgeon Farid Fata, M.D. continues to cut from beyond the metaphorical grave, i.e., from behind the walls, gates, and concertina wire of the United States Penitentiary in Atlanta, Georgia. In mid-2015, Dr. Fata traded in his scrubs for a prison uniform when he was sentenced to 45 years in jail for a…
Office Sharing: Turning Share Mates Into Cellmates – Medical Group Minute
Office-based specialists, from ENTs to urologists, often enter into suite sharing arrangements. No problem! That is, until they make it one. Watch as Mark delves into the unintended consequences of improperly structured office-sharing arrangements.
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.
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.
Office Sharing: Turning Share Mates Into Cell Mates
All you wanted to do was to share office space, not cell space. Plan accordingly, the devil is in the details.
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?