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January 9th 2025

“Cybersecurity is patient safety” and the continued downstream implications for the use of PHI for other unlawful purposes including insurance fraud and predatory practices targeted at minors are significant.

Review your practice’s compensation methodology before the end of the year

By Ericka L. Adler, JD

December 28th 2021

Reminder: Important Stark Effective Date and Physician Group Practices

By Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA

November 11th 2021

Stark Law, AKS continue to be focus of False Claims Act Settlements

By Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA

July 15th 2021

Two recent False Claims Act settlements underscore the DOJ’s continued focus on Stark Law and Anti-kickback Statute violations

By Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA

January 28th 2021

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Physicians: Be Cautious When Taking on a Medical Director Role

Ericka L. Adler, JD

June 13th 2012

Before accepting an offer to become a medical director, there are several legal angles physicians should explore first.

Medicare Fraud and Abuse and Your Practice

Aubrey Westgate

April 24th 2012

The government is getting more aggressive-a lot more aggressive-in going after possible fraud. Here's how to keep your practice out of legal hot water.

Kickbacks: Not the Way to Grow Your Medical Practice

Ericka L. Adler, JD

October 5th 2011

Despite efforts to educate all clients that any payment for referrals is illegal, kickbacks continue to be paid.

Stricter Stark Enforcements

Susanne Madden

October 8th 2009

CMS has implemented changes to the rules that cover Medicare's hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) which will affect physician-hospital referrals and ancillary arrangements.

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