The federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) is a key piece of legislation used by the government to prosecute healthcare businesses and practitioners for fraud. The law is broad, and applies to services billed by physicians, nurses and even diagnostic labs. How did the...
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DOJ targets med equipment manufacturer in recent AKS case
The Department of Justice recently accused a medical equipment manufacturer of violating the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). Whistleblowers began the claim, accusing the company of paying monetary incentives to suppliers and labs to better ensure these medical...
Insurance company accuses diagnostic lab of bribing hospitals
A diagnostic lab is in financial ruin after an insurer accused the lab of paying illegal kickbacks in exchange for referrals. The accusations are part of a lawsuit that has led the lab to file for protection in bankruptcy court. What were the accusations against the...
Will regulations inhibit diagnostic lab growth in 2020?
Diagnostic and clinical labs may experience a surge in growth in coming years. A market research company recently released findings after analyzing the industry and found key factors that it believes predict an upcoming surge. Why a potential surge in the need for...