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Anti-Kickback Statute Value-Based Purchasing

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 -
Foley Hoag LLP - Medicaid and the Law

A Deeper Dive into CMS’ Multiple Best Prices Policy

As my colleague Tom wrote about in a recent post, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finally responded to a growing chorus of stakeholders that government price reporting requirements, particularly...more

King & Spalding

Final Rule on VBP, Patient Assistance and Line Extensions Presents Opportunity and Risk for Drug Manufacturers

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Trump Administration Finalizes Rulemaking on Value-Based Purchasing, Multiple Best Prices, Expanded Alternative URA, and other MDRP Drug Pricing Changes - On December 21, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

CMS Proposes Rule to Pave the Way for Value-Based Drug Purchasing

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has taken another step to further the adoption of value-based purchasing within the health care industry. (Readers may recall the Department of Health & Human Services’ two...more

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New Risks, New Rewards, New Exposure

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Value-Based Purchasing, Multiple Best Prices, Expanded Alternative URA, and other MDRP Drug Pricing Changes in Proposed Rule - On June 17, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released a major...more

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AdvaMed Proposes New Safe Harbors to the Anti-Kickback Statute for Value-Based Pricing Arrangements

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AdvaMed, the trade association representing manufacturers of medical devices, diagnostic products, digital health technologies and health information systems, proposed three new safe harbors to the Anti-Kickback Statute...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

OIG Opinion Illustrates the Need for New AKS Safe Harbors

The Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has issued Advisory Opinion No. 18-10 (Opinion) in response to a proposal by a surgical device and wound care product manufacturer...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Healthcare Law Update: March 2017

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Enforcement - OIG Issues Advisory Opinion Allowing Free or Reduced-Cost Lodging and Meals - On March 3, 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued...more

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