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New Georgia Statute Prohibits Patient Brokering for Substance Abuse Providers

By Kristen H. Chang & Timothy Fry on July 19, 2021
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A new Georgia anti-kickback statute seeks to halt a recently identified pattern of substance abuse treatment centers seeking patient referrals from healthcare providers in exchange for fees.

Read on for details about this law, which prohibits such “patient brokering.” Violations may result in criminal liability, including potential imprisonment.

Photo of Kristen H. Chang Kristen H. Chang

Kristen assists clients in traversing regulatory, compliance, corporate transactional, and reimbursement issues related to the healthcare industry. She counsels clients on the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, Medicare policy, state fraud and abuse laws, state corporate practice of medicine laws, state licensure laws…

Kristen assists clients in traversing regulatory, compliance, corporate transactional, and reimbursement issues related to the healthcare industry. She counsels clients on the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, Medicare policy, state fraud and abuse laws, state corporate practice of medicine laws, state licensure laws, HIPAA, fee-splitting prohibitions, and other regulatory matters.

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Tim resolves clients’ thorny compliance and regulatory issues that make or break healthcare transactions and operations. He delivers practical, business-oriented solutions that clear obstacles, close deals, and protect enterprise value.

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  • Blog:
    The FCA Insider
  • Organization:
    McGuireWoods LLP
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