A healthcare executive who owned a medical brace company chose to accept a plea deal when facing allegations of violating the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). Prosecutors stated that the exec used illegal kickbacks to encourage physicians to use their services...
On November 20, 2020, the United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published a finalized update to the Stark Law. The agency notes that this update will address “any undue regulatory impact and burden” that has resulted from the regulations...
Feds recently accused a physician practicing at a family medicine and aesthetics group in Jefferson County, Texas of partaking in a healthcare fraud scheme. Government officials stated the doctor would prescribe medications, such as scar creams, without the patient’s...
With the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting over 450,000 opioid overdose deaths in the country from 1999 to 2018, it should come as no surprise that the government continues its crackdown on opioid violations. The government is...
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) along with other federal agencies who enforce the regulations that apply to diagnostic labs have called on these healthcare facilities to implement compliance plans. What...
The #MeToo and #BLM movements have brought increased attention to the inequalities that are present within our communities and workplaces. These movements are fueling discussions and provide an opportunity to consider change. Pay equity is one example. How is pay...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently pursued a case against a medical device manufacturer. The federal agency claimed the healthcare business used illegal kickbacks to encourage medical professionals to use their products. The physicians would then bill Medicare,...
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