Can You Sell Groupons for Healthcare Services?
June 6, 2022
Selling Groupons for healthcare services could implicate several laws. We explore a few of the relevant ones.
How Do I Get Paid? Understanding Compensation Arrangements for Mental Health Practices
May 12, 2022
How can you bring in more clients and generate new business without running afoul of healthcare laws?
EKRA and Pay-Per-Test COVID-19 Testing Models
February 28, 2022
To many laboratory owners, paying COVID-19 testing sites based on the number of specimens sounds like smart business. Unfortunately, the practice can run afoul of several laws — with potential penalties for both parties.
The Weight of a Physician’s Signature: 3 Ways to Get in Trouble (and How to Protect Yourself)
April 9, 2021
We discuss how physicians can avoid having their signatures of approval turn into legal liability.
Industry-Sponsored Speaker Programs in Healthcare: OIG Is Watching
December 11, 2020
Before accepting your next speaking engagement sponsored by pharma or a medical device company, consider the risks of a potential kickback violation. OIG’s latest special fraud alert highlights the peril.
Self-Referrals and Kickbacks: Navigating Federal and State Healthcare Laws
November 14, 2020
How do you comply with both state and federal laws governing kickbacks and self-referrals when those laws don’t align? We summarize some of the state laws and discuss how to navigate the differences with federal law.
Can Physical Therapists Exchange Money or Gifts for Referrals?
October 3, 2020
Referral fees may sound like a smart strategy to get more physical therapy clients, but the federal government constrains such activities. Learn why exchanging money or gifts for referrals can be problematic.
The Anti-Kickback Statute During the COVID-19 Pandemic: What Healthcare Professionals Should Know
April 24, 2020
OIG has released guidance on how it will evaluate certain arrangements between healthcare providers under the Anti-Kickback Statute. But note: OIG has not issued a blanket waiver of the law.
Three Anesthesiology Options for ASCs (And Why You Should Be Cautious)
January 16, 2020
The success of your ambulatory surgery center depends on the efficient and compliant use of clinical personnel—including anesthesia providers. Review the benefits, drawbacks, and legal ramifications of three common ways to structure the relationship.
Protected: Online Appointment Scheduling Services: Is Zocdoc’s New Fee Structure Legal?
December 13, 2019
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