Womble Bond Dixon has announced a healthcare fraud prevention webinar to discuss various healthcare fraud topics, including False Claims Act enforcement and compliance programs and training, among others. Data from […]
Supreme Court Says Cost-Sharing Violates the Anti-Kickback Statute
In 2019, pharmaceutical company Pfizer requested an advisory opinion from HHS for its proposed cost-sharing assistance program that would allow eligible Medicare patients to be covered for out-of-pocket expenses for […]
Beware of These Impending Issues with Telehealth Services…
Healthcare attorneys Roger Cohen and Simone Otenaike published an article addressing the impending (May 11, 2023) expiration of telehealth regulatory waivers issued by CMS in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Incentive Compensation to Dental Hygienists Violated the Anti-Kickback Statute
Pharmaceutical company OraPharma has agreed to pay $100k after paying incentive compensation to its account managers (also employed as dental hygienists) for recommending a sustained-release antibiotic to Medicare beneficiaries. The […]
If you Operate an MSO in NY, Beware of Impending Regulations
Healthcare attorneys David Manko and Jonian Rafti published a recent article detailing New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s plans to adopt an approval requirement for healthcare transactions, which is primarily aimed […]
More Private Equity Investors Have Their Eye on the Cardiology Space
There are a few key factors likely contributing to private equity’s interest in the cardiology space, with the first being rising obesity and the aging US population. Moreover, cardiology is […]
Worry Ensues as Orthopedic Physicians Continue Selling Out to Private Equity Firms
As more physician practices are selling out to large hospital systems and health insurers, some orthopedic practices have been selling interest in their practice to PE firms. Proponents say that […]
Healthcare Marketing Company Admits to Receiving $1,500 Per Patient Referral
Two owners of a healthcare marketing company, American Health Screening (AHS), have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and one count of healthcare fraud after providing […]
DME Owner Pleads Guilty to Paying for “Leads”
A health insurance kickback conspiracy has been unveiled after certain Durable Medical Equipment companies (DMEs) were found to be contracting with marketing companies and call centers to purchase completed product […]
Key Contract Review Insights for New Physicians
Attorney Rebecca Moran with Tucker Arensberg, P.C. has shared some valuable insights for physicians who may be interviewing and negotiating their first contract. Moran also breaks the key elements of […]
