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Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

OIG Issues Split Decision: Travel Assistance Approved, Fertility Support Under Scrutiny

On July 22, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) issued Advisory Opinion 24-05, evaluating two manufacturer-sponsored assistance programs under the federal Anti-Kickback...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

OIG Greenlights Manufacturer’s Travel-Related Financial Assistance Offering

On June 17, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) posted a favorable Advisory Opinion 24-03 (“AO 24-03”) involving a pharmaceutical manufacturer’s proposed patient...more

Foley Hoag LLP

Summary and Key Considerations of Recent HHS-OIG Advisory Opinion on Pharmaceutical Patient Assistance Program for Rare Disorders

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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

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

OIG Approves DME Manufacturer Loan Program in Latest Advisory Opinion

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On June 23, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published Advisory Opinion 22-13, approving an arrangement under which a durable medical equipment (DME) manufacturer...more

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OIG Determines a Drug Manufacturer’s Initiative to Cover Certain Patients’ Transportation Costs Poses Low Risk of Fraud and Abuse

The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently issued an Advisory Opinion analyzing an arrangement where a drug manufacturer (the “Requestor”) provides financial assistance to cover...more

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OIG Allows Pharmaceutical Manufacturer to Provide Financial Assistance for Travel, Lodging and Other Expenses to Certain Patients...

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A pharmaceutical manufacturer has received a green light from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) to provide financial assistance for travel, lodging and other expenses to certain patients prescribed the manufacturer's...more

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Healthcare Law Update: May 2018

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Enforcement - OIG Issues Advisory Opinion on Provision of Samples by a Device Distributor - On April 30, 2018, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a...more

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