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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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Managing Reputational Risk In Corporate Transactions

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For an organization to succeed in the market, it must have a solid reputation; negative public perception resulting from unethical conduct, adverse legal and regulatory actions, and harmful business practices can result in...more

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Anti-Fraud & Sunshine Update

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Staying up-to-date with fraud enforcement trends and recent cases and settlements can sometimes be viewed as a “Glass Half Empty” perspective, focusing on negative aspects of the industry and the perceived threat of...more

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Senate Democrats Pass Long-Awaited Drug Pricing Reforms in Budget Reconciliation Bill

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On August 7, 2022, after extensive deliberation, Senate Democrats passed their long-awaited reconciliation bill, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the Reconciliation Bill). In addition to climate and tax provisions, the...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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Skadden's 2020 Insights

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Despite political and economic uncertainties, markets and deal activity were resilient in 2019, and strong fundamentals remain in place heading into 2020. Companies continue to face a challenging litigation and enforcement...more

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Washington Healthcare Update - November 2019 #4

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This week in Washington: The House and Senate are out for Thanksgiving recess this week. Congress - Hearings/Markups - House Committee on the Judiciary: “The Patent Trial and Appeal Board and the Appointments Clause:...more

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HHS Proposes Rule to Eliminate Safe Harbor for PBM Drug Rebates

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On February 6, 2019, the Office of the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (the “OIG”) published in the Federal Register a proposed rule (the “Proposed Rule”) that, if made final in its...more

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A Dialogue With Corporate Counsel: Skadden’s Eighth Annual Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Seminar

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On October 30, 2018, Skadden hosted its Eighth Annual Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Enforcement and Litigation Seminar in New York City, which focused on U.S. enforcement issues faced by companies throughout the industry....more

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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Alert

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Busy Q1 Yields Several Significant FCPA Resolutions - Overview - On February 19, during the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) annual “SEC Speaks” conference, Kara Brockmeyer, Chief of the SEC’s FCPA...more

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Australian Anti-Corruption Proposal to Mandate Disclosure of Offshore Mining and Resources Payments to Governments

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Australia has taken a significant step in supporting a global movement for accountability and transparency in the mining and extractives industries. On 28 October 2014, Greens leader Christine Milne introduced the...more

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The Transparency Initiative: Are You Ready?

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The UK is set to become the first EU member state to transpose the most recent EU directives on accounting and transparency rules in an effort to satisfy growing demands for a European-wide strategy to fight corruption in...more

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