Medical Device Legal News with Sam Bernstein: Episode 19
Midyear Premium Increases and Cafeteria Plan Rules
K&L Gates Triage: An Insider’s Perspective on the Health Care Debate in Washington, DC
K&L Gates Triage: 340B Regulatory Update: CMS Proposal and Draft Executive Order Could Have Big Impact on 340B Program
Collaborating Before The PTAB
On July 8, 2024, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) updated its General Questions on Fraud and Abuse Authorities (FAQs) related to the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and the Beneficiary Inducement Prohibition of Civil...more
On April 8, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a long-awaited favorable Advisory Opinion (AO 24-02) for a charitable patient assistance program (PAP) focused on rare...more
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
On August 12, 2015, the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued Advisory Opinion 15-11, approving two pharmaceutical manufacturers’ free starter drug program. Citing the limited scope...more