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If you believe you understand Stark regulations, think again. Even the smallest errors could put your practice at risk of infringing these regulations, as the government has made it harder and harder to identify what exactly qualifies as a violation. Last year, Stark Law settlements topped $12 million, setting a new government record, and this figure is predicted to rise. Maintaining compliance with Stark and Anti-Kickback regulations is not only crucial, but also essential given the increased level of scrutiny.
Healthcare attorney Michael R. Lowe, Esq., will provide you the precise steps and actions you need to follow to protect your practice from Stark and Anti-Kickback violations and the costly penalties. You can be confidently stepping aside these regulatory issues.
Learning Objectives:
- To understand what legally counts as remuneration
- To be able to Differentiate free screenings as a benefit from those designed as “inducements”
- To know the Quickly and accurately identify acceptable gifts those you should never take
- To learn how to follow statutory safe harbors to protect your practice
- To stop contract arrangements from making you a target for prosecutors
- To understand the new Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA) statute
- Correctly self-disclose mistakes and minimize damage to your practice
- To understand when it’s OK to waive copays and when it’s not
- To know what hardship documentation you must include to comply
Areas Covered in the Session:
- Federal Stark Law
- Stark Law – Recent Enforcement and Actions
- Federal Anti-Kickback Statute
- New Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA) statute
- Remuneration – what’s legal and what’s illegal?
- Non-Acceptable Gifts Items from the patients
- Safe Harbors
- Self-Disclose mistakes
- Copay – when and how to waive copays
- Financial Hardship
- Documentation for Hardship
- Live Q&A Session
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Suggested Attendees:
- Healthcare Executives
- Physicians and Non-Physicians Practitioners
- Medical Doctors
- Osteopathic Physicians
- Podiatric Physicians
- Chiropractic Physicians
- Physician Group Practices
- Ambulatory Surgical Centers
- Hospital Risk Managers and Administrators
- Free-Standing Diagnostic Imaging Centers
- Independent Lab
- Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Physician Therapy Practices
- Licensed Health Care Risk Managers
- Compliance Officers and Managers
- Practice Administrators and Managers
- Individual Physicians
- Billing Coordinators and Managers
- Healthcare Providers
- IDTF Administrators
- Healthcare Billing Consultants
- Medical Billing Companies
- Independent Lab Owners/ Administrators
Presenter Biography:
Michael R. Lowe, JD, ESQ. is board certified in health care law by The Florida Bar and is an AV rated attorney. His practice focuses on all aspects of business, corporate, transactional, litigation, regulatory, operational and administrative matters in the health care law arena. Emphasizing the representation of physicians and physician group practices, Mr. Lowe regularly represents clients in litigation, medical records and HIPAA privacy regulations issues, managed care contracting and reimbursement matters, the preparation, review and negotiation of physician employment agreements, Medicare/ Medicaid fraud and abuse prevention, federal Stark Law matters and analysis, defense and reimbursement issues, ACA matters, medical staff privilege cases, professional licensure and disciplinary actions, voluntary self-disclosure cases, physicianhospital contracts, compliance plan development, and health care regulatory analysis and counseling matters. Mr. Lowe’s practice also includes the representation of hospital medical staffs, IPAs, ambulatory surgery centers, durable medical equipment providers, diagnostic imaging centers, hospitals, long-term care facilities and other health care professionals and providers.
Licensed in both Florida and Georgia, Mr. Lowe is a member of the health law sections of the Florida Bar, Georgia Bar and American Bar Associations. Additionally, he is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association. Mr. Lowe was evaluated by his peers as a “preeminent” attorney, and awarded the “AV” rating by Martindale-Hubbell. The “AV” rating identifies a lawyer with preeminent expertise, experience, integrity, and overall professional excellence.
Mr. Lowe has written numerous articles on a variety of health law issues of concern to physicians, practice managers, and health care organizations throughout the country. He is a frequent lecturer on various health care law topics for local, state and national groups. Mr. Lowe received his B.S. degree in history from the United States Naval Academy and his M.A. degree in national security studies from Georgetown University, and is a former naval aviator and Desert Storm veteran. Mr. Lowe graduated summa cum laude from the University of Alabama School of Law, where he earned his J.D. degree.
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Attendee’s Reviews from the Previous Session:
1 Month ago By:- Cheryl Colbert
I thought the information was great. It was very informative and I would like to review the webinar again.
2 Weeks ago By:- Stephanie Janes
I really enjoyed the presenter. She was extremely knowledgeable and added in some humor.
5 Days ago By:- Liza Tan
Good presentation. Speaker was very upbeat which made paying attention easy.
