Merger and acquisition (M&A) deals are common within the pharmaceutical industry. Whether pharmacies looking to merge with other pharmacies or labs looking to expand their capabilities, these transactions can help to better ensure progress within the field. But...
Month: August 2023
Hospice centers face scrutiny for potential AKS and Stark Law violations
The United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has strict rules when it comes to business relationships between healthcare providers who file claims for payment from Medicare. Two primary examples are the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and the Stark...
What are safe harbors for the Anti-Kickback Statute?
The Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) is a federal law that lawmakers intend to help better ensure physicians and other medical professionals focus on quality healthcare over financial gain. The law makes it illegal to file false or fraudulent claims for payment with...
Can nurses keep working if they are accused of misconduct?
No nurse wants to find themselves in the middle of allegations of misconduct. These allegations can result in an investigation and an adverse action report. Unfortunately, those that find themselves in this situation are not alone. The National Practitioner Data Bank...