The Federal Anti-Kickback Statute (codified at 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7(b)), makes it a crime to knowingly and willfully offer, pay, solicit or receive remuneration, directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind, to purposefully induce or reward referrals of items or services payable by a Federal health care program. Simply put, it … Continue reading Anti-Kickback Statute Risk Issues for Health Care Providers and Suppliers