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Medicare Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018 (EKRA)

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Patient Inducements: Law and Limits

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Although often well-intentioned, offering free or discounted items or services to patients (e.g., gifts, rewards, writing off copays, free screening exams, free supplies, etc.) may violate federal and state laws governing...more

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No Sunset on the Horizon for EKRA

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Recently, Holland & Knight healthcare attorneys have received questions as to whether the Eliminating Kickback in Recovery Act (EKRA) is still in effect, given the recent expiration of many provisions of the Substance...more

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EKRA and COVID Testing: What Are the Consequences of Violating Federal Kickback Laws?

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Despite some regulatory flexibilities granted to clinical laboratories during the COVID-19 crisis, there are two separate federal anti-kickback laws labs must strictly adhere to throughout this public health emergency and...more

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Federal Government Targets Providers Administering Amniotic Injections

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The federal government has recently made clear its intention to go after healthcare providers who provide amniotic injections to certain Medicare and Medicaid recipients. Over recent years, the federal government has...more

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CMS and DOJ are Scrutinizing Medicare Billings for Amniotic Injections

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) are scrutinizing health care providers’ Medicare billings for amniotic injections. These injections are only eligible for Medicare...more

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[Webinar] 2021 +Dx Diagnostics Forum - April 6th, 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST

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Celebrating its sixth program, McDermott+Consulting’s +Dx Diagnostics Forum is the premier annual program for the laboratory diagnostics community. Gain insight into how the industry addresses regulatory and business...more

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[Webinar] 2021 DWT Healthcare Regulatory and Compliance Seminar - A Virtual Series - March 18th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Please join us for our annual healthcare compliance seminar to discuss current developments in healthcare regulation and hospital compliance... Registrants will have the option of selecting the sessions they would like to...more

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[Webinar] 2021 DWT Healthcare Regulatory and Compliance Seminar - A Virtual Series - March 16th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Please join us for our annual healthcare compliance seminar to discuss current developments in healthcare regulation and hospital compliance... Registrants will have the option of selecting the sessions they would like to...more

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[Webinar] 2021 DWT Healthcare Regulatory and Compliance Seminar - A Virtual Series - March 11th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Please join us for our annual healthcare compliance seminar to discuss current developments in healthcare regulation and hospital compliance... Registrants will have the option of selecting the sessions they would like to...more

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[Webinar] 2021 DWT Healthcare Regulatory and Compliance Seminar - A Virtual Series - March 9th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Please join us for our annual healthcare compliance seminar to discuss current developments in healthcare regulation and hospital compliance... Registrants will have the option of selecting the sessions they would like to...more

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EKRA Rules, Regulations & Compliance: 5 Tips that Health Care Providers Need to Know

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Most health care providers have at least a basic understanding of the Anti-Kickback Statute. This federal law prohibits providers from offering, paying, soliciting, or accepting any form of “remuneration” for patient...more

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What Healthcare Providers Need to Know About EKRA

In October 2018, the President signed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, a portion of which is known as the “Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018” or “EKRA.” EKRA, aimed at the ongoing opioid crisis, is...more

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