How Is the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute Applicable to Health Care Fraud?
For many businesses, offering rewards for referrals may be good practice. However, in the medical or healthcare field, this “scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours” attitude is illegal. Under the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), paying for referrals or recommendations is subject to serious fraud penalties, including fines, jail time, and exclusion from federal programs. Healthcare providers, […]

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