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Originally published in Healthcare Michigan, Volume 40, No. 12 Successful negotiation of physician employment agreements requires a careful balance of the objectives of the prospective employer with those of the prospective employee while ensuring that the negotiated agreement complies with the federal and state laws that apply to agreements of this type. The prospective employer wants …
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Originally published in Healthcare Michigan, Volume 40, No. 8 Hospitals play a vital role in ensuring the well-being of communities by recruiting and employing skilled physicians. However, physician recruitment in compliance with the Stark Law can be a complex task for hospital administrators, especially as hospitals and medical practices face an average 7.6% annual physician …
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, on March 30, 2020, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (the “Secretary”) released blanket waivers (the “Waivers”) under Section 1135 of the Social Security Act (the “Act”) as to certain referral-related activities that would normally result in sanctions under the Federal Physician Self-Referral Law, …
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You’ve probably heard that every provider’s favorite laws, the Anti-Kickback Statute and its related, strict liability counterpart, the Stark Law (formally known as the Physician Self-Referral Law), are getting a makeover from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Here’s what you need to know. Quick Legal Refresher: (A) What is the Anti-Kickback Statute? …