Navigating Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute: Understanding Complex Laws and Safe Harbors
Adherence to federal regulations is paramount in healthcare to uphold ethical standards and avoid legal pitfalls, with two critical statutes being the Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). Both laws are designed to prevent fraud and abuse in healthcare transactions, but the AKS includes exemptions and safe harbors that offer protections for certain arrangements […]
Navigating Insurance Complexities for Cannabis Operators
Similar to standard businesses such as real estate brokerages, transportation companies, and payment processors, plant-touching businesses like growers, processors, and dispensaries in the cannabis industry require comprehensive insurance coverage. Despite the rapid expansion of the cannabis sector within the U.S. economy, driven by increasing state legalization for both medicinal and recreational use, the insurance industry […]
Telemedicine: Navigating Legal Considerations in the Digital Era of Healthcare
By: Trevor Anderson, Managing Shareholder Telemedicine has emerged as a transformative force in modern healthcare, enabling remote delivery of medical services through telecommunications technology. Particularly crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine provides patients with convenient healthcare access while minimizing physical contact. This approach has proven invaluable for individuals in rural or underserved areas and those […]
How the SCOTUS Ruling Eliminating Chevron Deference Could Impact Medicare and Medicaid Payments to Providers
By: Trevor Anderson, Managing Shareholder In the context of Medicare reimbursement appeals and cases, Chevron deference has traditionally played a crucial role. When the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its sub-agencies implement changes that affect reimbursement rates for hospitals, prescription drugs, or introduce new coverage requirements, Chevron deference has often been invoked […]
Methods for Evaluating a Medical Practice
Accurate valuation of a medical practice is crucial to ensure the fair and profitable sale of your practice. Below, we have outlined the primary methods used to evaluate a medical practice.
The Cannabis Industry and Predatory Debt; A Word to the Wise
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Safe Harbors to AKS and Why They Matter
The Federal AKS is a law that prohibits any remuneration in exchange for referrals for services or products covered by government health programs
New Jersey’s Cannabis Industry is Primed to Explode
Those in the know are excited about what lies ahead for New Jersey’s cannabis industry, 2023 is set to be an explosive year.
New Jersey Codey Law Summary
The practice of physician self-referral occurs when a physician refers patients to entities in which they have a financial interest.
Federal Anti-Kickback Statute
The Federal AKS prohibits offering, soliciting, paying, or receiving anything of value in exchange for referrals of federal healthcare business