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.
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.
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.
Blanket Waivers of the Stark Law: What This Means for Your Healthcare Practice During the COVID-19 Outbreak
April 14, 2020
Given the heightened need for coordination among healthcare providers to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, HHS issued blanket waivers of the Stark Law. How will this impact your business arrangements during the COVID-19 outbreak?
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.
EKRA Criminalizes Common Lab Referral Agreements
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.
What Orthodontists Need to Know About Illegal Referrals, Kickbacks, and Fee-Splitting Schemes
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.
How Your Medi-Spa May Be Inadvertently Violating Stark Law
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,...