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A theme throughout the Compliance Institute was that shopping for FMV valuations conflicts with FMV being based on an “independent third party opinion”.
Stark Law has recently hit the healthcare spotlight and is often framed as fraud. Though fraudulent arrangements do exist, Stark also leaves no margin for simple error due to structure as an exception statute.
In looking at numerous recent settlements, we can see that physician compensation is a hot topic for hospitals.
Living under and in compliance with a Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA) is no easy task.
The Monday afternoon Communicating with Regulators and Enforcement: Avoiding Pitfalls session gave a glimpse into the mind of regulators and prosecutors.
Our speakers pulled together a fun, scripted case study to demonstrate how internal legal, compliance, and outside counsel can successfully work together to handle Stark-related risks and issues.
As a foundation, there are seven essential elements a compliance program should have
In the $3 trillion healthcare industry, trying to disrupt or even make a dent in the current ways. However, there are significant changes in the healthcare industry that necessitate innovation.
If you are overwhelmed by physician contracting compliance, or are unsure what elements are essential in a good compliance process, a great way to create structure is to review requirements outlined in recent corporate integrity agreements (CIAs).