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Analysis Into The Anti-Kickback Statute

Analysis Into The Anti-Kickback Statute

The federal Anti-Kickback Statute is a healthcare fraud and abuse statute that prohibits the exchange of remuneration for referrals for services that are payable by a federal healthcare program. Although the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute may seem similar at...
Analysis Into The Anti-Kickback Statute

In Depth Analysis of Self-Referrals: The Stark Law

The Stark Law prohibits a referral by a physician of a Medicare or Medicaid patient to an entity for the provision of designated health services if the physician or an immediate family member has a financial relationship with that entity. The Stark Law contains...
Analysis Into The Anti-Kickback Statute

HIPAA: The Breach Notification Rule

The HIPAA Breach Notification Rule requires covered entities and business associates to notify certain parties following a breach of unsecured Protected Health Information (PHI), however, the covered entity or business associate must only provide the required...
Analysis Into The Anti-Kickback Statute

HIPAA: Administration and Enforcement

HIPAA, the Health Insurance and Portability Accountability Act of 1996 sets stringent national guidelines and regulations for the electronic transmittal of Protected Health Information (PHI). It is best to consult with a qualified healthcare attorney who can walk a...
State Healthcare Laws Regarding Patient Referrals

State Healthcare Laws Regarding Patient Referrals

The federal standards set to regulate referrals are known as the Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute. The Stark Law prohibits a referral by a physician of a Medicare or Medicaid patient to an entity for the provision of “designated health services” if the...