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Medicaid is a partnership program between states and the federal government to provide healthcare coverage for lower income individuals, people with disabilities, older people, and certain families with... more +
Medicaid is a partnership program between states and the federal government to provide healthcare coverage for lower income individuals, people with disabilities, older people, and certain families with children.  less -
Epstein Becker & Green

OIG’s Latest Advisory Opinion Raises Questions About Patient Assistance Programs

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On September 18, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) issued Advisory Opinion 20-05. In this unfavorable Advisory Opinion, OIG declined to approve a pharmaceutical...more

Troutman Pepper

OIG Advisory Opinion Has Key Takeaways for Programs Designed to Assist Needy Patients

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Can a pharmaceutical manufacturer provide free items or services to financially needy Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries without running afoul of the Beneficiary Inducements Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) or the Anti-Kickback...more

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OIG Approves Charitable Program Providing Financial Assistance for MRIs in Advisory Opinion 15-14

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On November 13, 2015, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued Advisory Opinion 15-14. The Arrangement at issue is a charitable program designed to assist financially needy...more

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Locke Lord QuickStudy: Recent Health Care Updates

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On January 29, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its plan to propose changes to the Electronic Health Record Incentive Program (EHR Incentive Program). According to CMS, the rule will address...more

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