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Anti-Kickback Statute Physician Ownership

The Anti-Kickback Statute is a United States federal criminal statute that prohibits the exchange (or the promise to exchange) of anything of value for referrals of federal healthcare program business. The... more +
The Anti-Kickback Statute is a United States federal criminal statute that prohibits the exchange (or the promise to exchange) of anything of value for referrals of federal healthcare program business. The statute aims to prevent situations where government officials channel federal healthcare dollars towards particular providers, who have offered or given the official a personal benefit. Penalties for violation of the Anti-Kickback statute apply to both sides of a prohibited transaction and can include jail time and steep monetary fines. less -
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Corporate Practice of Medicine, Antikickback and Stark Analysis After the AAEM-PG and Envision Settlement

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The American Academy of Emergency Medicine Physician Group (AAEM-PG) recently settled a lawsuit in United States District Court for the Northern District of California against Envision Healthcare and Envision Physician...more

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OIG Says Proposed Surgery Monitoring Arrangement May Violate Kickback Statute

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On August 18, the Office of Inspector General in the Department of Health and Human Services (“OIG”) issued Advisory Opinion 23-05 in which it concluded that a proposed arrangement involving the formation of a company...more

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MSO Investigations: When Are Physician-Owners at Risk?

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently taken a renewed interest in management services organizations (MSOs), including physician-syndicated MSOs in which physician-owners provide medical services in exchange for...more

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Federal Case Details How a Relator-Whistleblower Satisfies the False Claims Act’s “Original Source” Requirement

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An important threshold question in qui tam cases under the False Claims Act is whether the relator-whistleblower is the original source of the information forming the basis for the claim. This is because qui tam actions under...more

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Buyers Take Note: OIG Opinion Provides Insights on Physician-Owned Entities & Their Technologies

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PART I- On April 20, 2022, the Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) of the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) issued Advisory Opinion, No. 22-07 (“Opinion 22-07”), an informative opinion regarding arrangements...more

Hendershot Cowart P.C.

Investing In or Opening an Ambulatory Surgery Center? Beware of State & Federal Regulations

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Investment in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) is soaring. Physicians, hospitals, and health systems are attracted by the high margins, significant growth potential, payer influence, and efficient patient care. Beyond...more

Dickinson Wright

[Webinar] Safeguarding Your Practice: 2022 Fraud and Abuse Updates - November 10th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

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This presentation will provide an update on significant changes in significant cases related to the Stark Law, Civil Monetary Penalties Law, and the Anti-Kickback Statute....more

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Physician Ownership in Medical Device Company Will Not Trigger Anti-Kickback Statute Enforcement Action, OIG Concludes in Advisory...

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Physician-owned companies that generate revenue from the sale of medical devices ordered by their physician owners have in recent years been the target of federal fraud and abuse enforcement actions. OIG Advisory Opinion...more

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CMS Proposes New Stark Exceptions: Timeshare Lease

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In July 2015, CMS released proposals to provide several new Stark Law exceptions and to clarify issues regarding existing exceptions. Over the next few days, I will post comment on what I consider the most significant new...more

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