The federal Anti-Kickback statute makes it illegal to receive anything of value for the referral of federal health care program patients. How are you managing this potential pitfall?
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7 Steps to Gainsharing Heaven – OIG Advisory Opinion 17-09
The OIG released an important advisory opinion, Op. 17-09 on a gainsharing arrangement between a hospital and neurosurgeons.
Healthcare Kickbacks in the Fastlane – Medical Group Minute
Just like speeding, the chances of getting caught are probably only 1% or 2%. Eventually, though, someone will be pulled over.
For Whom the Whistle Blows: Texas County Hospital Settles False Claims Act Suit – Podcast
Once again, this case demonstrates that simple, facial reliance on safe harbors under the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark do not guaranty safety for either hospitals or their physician employees and subcontractors.
Psst! Here’s a Kickback – Success in Motion Series
Ride along with Mark as he discusses some interesting events on the kickback front.
But Does it Work in the Real World? Second Order Thinking and the Perfect Legal Structure
I recently attended a continuing legal education seminar concerning some very complex organizational structures for healthcare venture development.
Healthcare Freedom of Choice: Doughnuts and Doing Time
Discover why physicians must make real choice before they lose control of their practice, patients, and future.
Another Physician Guilty of Receiving Insys/Subsys Kickbacks
A physician is convicted in the Insys/Subsys kickback case, highlighting ongoing risks around pharma deals and compliance for medical group leaders.
Will Your Copier or Medical Equipment Become a Whistleblower?
Medical devices, even copiers, can expose your business. Will your own equipment become a whistleblower one day?
Drugs, Sentencing, and Lock (and Roll on to Another Kickback Prosecution)
As I comment often, the federal Anti-Kickback statute makes it illegal to receive anything of value for the referral of federal health care program patients.