Overview: On the books since 1972, the federal anti-kickback law's main purpose is to protect patients and the federal health care programs from fraud and abuse by curtailing the corrupting influence of money on health care decisions.
oig.hhs.gov/fraud/docs/safeharborregulations/safefs.htm
The safe harbors being proposed in these regulations are only for purposes of the Federal Medicare and Medicaid anti-kickback statute. They would not provide immunity from civil or criminal prosecution or other sanctions under any other Federal or State laws.
oig.hhs.gov/fraud/docs/safeharborregulations/012389.htm
Commonly asked questions about Stark and Anti-kickback compliance ... Over time, AAFP's journal Family Practice Management has answered many questions about anti-kickback laws and Stark regulation. We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions based on FPM's information.
www.aafp.org/online/en/home/practicemgt/regulatory-comp... www.aafp.org/online/en/home/practicemgt/regulatory-compliance/faqsstarkcompliance.html
What is the anti-kickback law? ... Could one transaction violate both the anti-kickback law and the Stark self-referral law?; Yes. Stark II and the federal anti-kickback statute are independent laws.
www.acr.org/SecondaryMainMenuCategories/BusinessPractic... www.acr.org/SecondaryMainMenuCategories/BusinessPracticeIssues/FeaturedCategories/AntiKickback/AntiKickbackLawandSuspectFinancialAgreementsFAQDoc3.aspx
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7. Responsibility for compliance with the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute policy: a. This policy supplements the CVS Caremark Code of Conduct, which sets forth appropriate legal and ethical behavior Agents must follow.
www.caremark.com/portal/asset/Anti_Kickback.pdf www.caremark.com/portal/asset/Anti_Kickback.pdf
Media Release from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ... The arrangement does not violate the anti-kickback statute or any Federal or State law or regulation governing billing or claims submission; and...
www.cms.hhs.gov/apps/media/press/release.asp?Counter=19... www.cms.hhs.gov/apps/media/press/release.asp?Counter=1920
Anti-kickback laws and safe harbor protections: brief review for surgeons. ... Anti-kickback laws and safe harbor protections: brief review for surgeons.Anti-kickback laws and safe harbor protections: brief review for surgeons.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14508662
Over the past few years, concerns about exposure to legal liability, primarily from the Department of Justice/Office of Inspector General anti- kickback laws, have elevated the importance of IITs. IITs have captured the attention of senior management at many pharmaceutical companies that are building dedicated departments.
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/49249.php
– Ariz., restrictions on access, new laws challenged by 2 suits (D. ... physician trying to prevent partners from forcing him to liquidate his partnership interest did not establish Anti-Kickback Act cause of action (7th Cir.), 882; – Joint venture between hospital and orthopedic surgeons group to own ASC poses minimal...
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ABBREVIATED NEW DRUG APPLICATIONS (ANDAs); ... – Withdrawals not due to safety or effectiveness, FDA says, 19; 19 drugs withdrawn, 715; ... ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION;
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