June 22, 2019
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.
February 20, 2019
Orthodontists should maintain a basic awareness of how healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse laws may impact their practice. Here's a primer on Stark Law, AKS, and related IL laws.
August 29, 2018
Physician referrals are great for business, but they can also bring prohibited conflicts of interest. Get to know Stark Law and learn how to avoid putting your medi-spa at risk. An essential legal concern while operating,...
July 25, 2018
As a physical therapist, you may have been offered money or gifts in exchange for referrals. Perhaps you have considered offering a referring physician money or gifts in exchange for a referral. If you are not...
June 26, 2018
Fighting healthcare fraud, waste and abuse is a government priority. To avoid trouble, every medical practice needs to understand the laws and develop a custom-tailored compliance plan. For healthcare practices, there’s a team of special agents...
May 23, 2018
Can a chiropractor hire a physical therapist? This question might seem simple, but it implicates a complex array of federal and state laws. As healthcare practices continue to consolidate and merge, it’s also a question that...
