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The Anti-Kickback Statute is a United States federal criminal statute that prohibits the exchange (or the promise to exchange) of anything of value for referrals of federal healthcare program business. The... more +
The Anti-Kickback Statute is a United States federal criminal statute that prohibits the exchange (or the promise to exchange) of anything of value for referrals of federal healthcare program business. The statute aims to prevent situations where government officials channel federal healthcare dollars towards particular providers, who have offered or given the official a personal benefit. Penalties for violation of the Anti-Kickback statute apply to both sides of a prohibited transaction and can include jail time and steep monetary fines. less -
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Defense-Friendly Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act Marketing and Advertising Decisions

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On April 14, 2025, the Seventh and Second Circuits each issued opinions narrowing the scope of advertising, marketing, and booking fee activities that run afoul of the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). See United States v....more

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False Claims Act - 2021 Year in Review

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The year 2021 marks the 10th anniversary of the Bradley False Claims Act Year in Review. In that decade, much has remained the same in FCA enforcement. To start with the obvious: It continues to result in billions of dollars...more

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Healthcare Management Services Organizations Get The Green Light In California

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Healthcare management services organizations (MSO), also known as a medical management company, have become critical to managing healthcare operations. The structure of the MSO and the MSO ownership, however, carry risk and...more

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Department of Justice Moves to Dismiss FCA Cases Involving Patient Support Services

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Exercising the government's discretion to dismiss meritless FCA cases, DOJ argues patient support services are "appropriate and beneficial to federal healthcare programs and their beneficiaries." This week, the Department...more

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