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Physicians need to navigate the relationships that are built within the profession carefully to maintain patient trust and uphold professional integrity. Conflicts of interest can occur when a physician’s personal or financial interests intersect with their duty to...
Those who own and operate diagnostic testing and reference labs must balance their desire to serve hospitals, health centers, and other clients with the basic demands of business operations while simultaneously making sure their lab remains in full compliance with all...
A group of lawmakers claim “flawed court interpretations” have led to a loophole within the False Claims Act (FCA). In an effort to put an end to this loophole, these lawmakers have proposed the False Claims Amendments Act of 2023. What is the loophole? The lawmakers...
Those who run healthcare facilities or private practices likely conduct regular internal audits to better ensure operations are in line with applicable regulations. Ideally, these audits will spot any potential issues before the rise to the level of a violation. On...
The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released guidance to help healthcare investors determine if a proposed merger and acquisition deal could run afoul of federal antitrust laws. What are the guidelines? The...
U.S. District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle recently concluded a seven-week-long trial of five defendants. The state accused the five defendants, a mix of lab and hospital executives, of Anti-Kickback Statute violations allegedly involving physicians making referrals to a...