Bass, Berry & Sims healthcare attorney Danielle Sloane provided insight on an opinion issued by HHS’ Office of Inspector General (OIG) warning labs that they may violate the federal Anti-Kickback Statute if a lab waives patient fees as part of an agreement with a physician practice. Danielle commented on the implications for labs and how patients might be affected.
The article, “Labs that Waive Patient Fees Risk Kickback Violations, OIG Says,” was published by Modern Healthcare on March 26 and is available online.