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The Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Safe Harbors - 2nd Edition - Geoffrey Kaiser

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9781639053599
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American Bar Association
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2nd Edition
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The Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Safe Harbors 2nd Edition Geoffrey Kaiser ISBN 9781639053599

The Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Safe Harbors: A Practical Guide, Second Edition explores the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), originally enacted through the Social Security Amendments of 1972 to combat fraud and abuse in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The AKS aims to eliminate the corrupting influence of kickbacks in healthcare by prohibiting financial arrangements intended to steer patient referrals to particular providers while diverting them from others offering similar care. However, not every payment or practice violates the statute’s underlying policies.

Starting in 1991, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services introduced regulatory safe harbors to complement the statutory exceptions established by Congress. These safe harbors protect certain common and beneficial commercial arrangements that are not intended to induce unlawful referrals, effectively shielding them from AKS enforcement.

This second edition provides comprehensive coverage of all currently applicable safe harbors, including those related to investments, office and equipment leases, personal and management services, warranties, discounts, and more. The book also examines how the AKS interacts with other laws, such as the False Claims Act and Stark Law, making it an essential practical resource for healthcare attorneys, compliance professionals, and industry stakeholders.

The Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Safe Harbors 2nd Edition Geoffrey Kaiser ISBN 9781639053599, 978-1639053599 & 9781639053605

Authors
Geoffrey Kaiser
Ada Janocinska