
EKRA Criminalizes Common Lab Referral Agreements
A new federal law criminalizes many common financial relationships between laboratories and those who refer patients to them. And because of sloppy drafting, EKRA’s scope is broader than anticipated.
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A new federal law criminalizes many common financial relationships between laboratories and those who refer patients to them. And because of sloppy drafting, EKRA’s scope is broader than anticipated.

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