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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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Health Care Marketing: The Seventh Circuit Addresses “Referrals” Under The Anti-Kickback Statute

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Health care organizations working with marketers, independent sales representatives, advertising, and other consulting support to promote sales of products or services received welcomed news that their arrangements may be...more

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Novartis’ $678 Million Settlement Sets Guideposts for Life Sciences Industry Speaker Programs

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Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Novartis) recently entered into a civil settlement agreement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve allegations that the company paid health care practitioners (HCPs) who spoke...more

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