In March, OIG published a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) page, General Questions Regarding Certain Fraud and Abuse Authorities. The FAQ page, located here, includes new guidance for ambulatory surgery center (ASC)...more
On February 14, 2022, OIG issued Advisory Opinion No. 22-03 analyzing a proposed arrangement under which home health agency (HHA) owners would pay tuition costs of nurse aid certification programs for new employees who are...more
On September 29, 2021, OIG issued Advisory Opinion No. 21-13 analyzing a proposal for a clinical study that would involve subsidizing Medicare beneficiaries’ cost-sharing obligations in connection with a clinical study...more
On Friday of last week, HHS published two long-awaited final rules implementing significant changes to the regulations under the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). The two final rules are: (i) Revisions to the Safe...more
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On September 18, 2020, OIG issued Advisory Opinion No. 20-05 analyzing a pharmaceutical manufacturer’s proposal to offer direct cost-sharing assistance to Medicare beneficiaries prescribed certain of the manufacturer’s new...more
OIG recently issued Advisory Opinion No. 18-02 addressing free samples provided by a company that distributes and sells ostomy products. The OIG Advisory Opinion found that, although the company’s practice of distributing...more
A South Carolina jury found three individuals liable for violations of the Federal False Claims Act (FCA) in a qui tam whistleblower action in which DOJ intervened. The defendants, owners of a specialized laboratory company...more