In an uncertain health care environment following the presidential election, the Department of Health & Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) finalized a new rule expanding existing safe harbors to the federal...more
12/13/2016
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On June 9, 2015, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) issued a fraud alert regarding physician compensation relationships and potential liability for illegal kickbacks under the...more
9/22/2015
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Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! The Unexpected Laws that May Affect Your Telehealth Business -
An increasing number of health care providers are exploring telemedicine, either as an adjunct to their primary physical...more
9/16/2015
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