Those serving in the health care industry are all too familiar with the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Law – physician self-referral and fraud and abuse laws that prohibit financial payments or incentives for referring patients, specifically a Medicare or
Dickinson Wright Attorneys recently tackled some basic questions regarding private equity in health care during Dickinson Wright’s Health Law Summit. Below is a summary of what was discussed. Click here to view the full webinar.
What is private equity?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a consumer protection agency that ensures the safety and efficacy of certain products in the US, such as medical devices, drugs, and prescriptions, tobacco products, cosmetics, food, including animal food, and electronic products
As healthcare laws are ever-evolving, the latest shift in the industry centers around value-based care. In fact, value-based care has recently become exceedingly popular, because it seeks to streamline healthcare while also cutting costs. It is both patient- and practice-centric.
As anticipated, the federal government has been monitoring the potential for fraud and abuse involving telehealth. Providers, lab owners, and medical equipment companies have been recent targets of investigations. The government’s attention has focused on claims related to durable medical
As employees return to the workplace, an increasing number of employers are asking their workers to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccinations. This has led to many questions and concerns about whether such a practice is permitted under various healthcare
Who are the relevant state entities?
The Division of Developmental Disabilities (“DDD”) operates under the Arizona Department of Economic Security (“ADES”).[1] The DDD provides services to qualifying Arizona children with developmental disabilities. The Arizona Long Term Care System
Healthcare industry mergers and acquisitions can take on many shapes and sizes dictated by various regulatory and business law issues, but common to all such transactions is the Target’s obligation to make healthcare representations and warranties to the Acquiror. Representations
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (“ASD”)?
Autism spectrum disorder (“ASD”) is a developmental disability.[1] Children with ASD may experience social, communication, learning, and behavioral challenges. The severity of ASD varies and some children require more assistance than others. There
We owe a tremendous debt to the healthcare worker battalion, who fought, and continues to fight, to save lives globally during this pandemic. It is important to consider that while the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the severe healthcare worker shortages