Private equity (PE) firms are increasingly investing in physician practices and the broader healthcare industry. While these arrangements can provide capital and operational expertise, they may also inadvertently violate...more
There is a misperception that the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on non-compete clauses excludes hospitals and healthcare entities. This is not exactly the case. Some employers are outside the FTC’s jurisdiction and...more
5/7/2024
/ Air Carriers ,
Banks ,
Common Carriers ,
Federal Credit Unions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare ,
Lack of Jurisdiction ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Nonprofits ,
Physicians ,
Savings and Loan Companies
Prescription drug fraud has long been a focus for government regulators, but it has taken on new significance in the wake of America’s opioid crisis. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Health and Human...more
3/22/2024
/ Anti-Kickback Statute ,
Civil Investigation Demand ,
DEA ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
FBI ,
Fraud ,
Healthcare ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC) ,
Opioid ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Pharmacies ,
Popular ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Telemedicine ,
TRICARE
As a healthcare employer, documenting compliance policies and training employees that it is their duty and responsibility to communicate suspected violations are critical to a vigorous compliance program. But it is not enough...more