On March 29, 2023, OIG posted Advisory Opinion No. 23-03 regarding a laboratory’s proposed arrangement to provide a prepaid card of up to $75 to encourage individuals to return the sample collection kit associated with the...more
Last week, OIG posted Advisory Opinion No. 22-06 regarding a biopharmaceutical company’s (BioPharm Co.) arrangement to provide free genetic testing and genetic counseling services to patients potentially eligible for...more
On September 30, 2021, OIG posted Advisory Opinion No. 21-14 regarding a chiropractor’s proposal to extend an existing discount program covering a package of services to include federal health care program beneficiaries. OIG...more
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Last week, OIG posted Advisory Opinion No. 21-08 regarding a pharmaceutical manufacturer’s arrangement to provide financial assistance in the form of transportation, lodging, and meals to patients potentially eligible for...more
Last week, OIG posted Advisory Opinions Nos. 21-03, 21-04, and 21-05 relating to three near-identical arrangements between Medigap plans and Preferred Hospital Organizations (PHOs). The arrangements involve (i) a discount on...more