Kristen Rosati Reviews Recaps a Turbulent Year in Healthcare at the American Health Law Association’s Fraud and Compliance Forum

After nearly two years of pandemic challenges and a string of new regulations, Kristen Rosati reviewed the years’ challenges and changes at the American Health Law Association’s Fraud and Compliance Forum 2021’s Year in Review. Rosati educated legal counsel, compliance officers, and government representatives about the changing administration and health care reform efforts, vaccine mandates, COVID-related legislation and funding, and HIPAA and HIT developments. As one of the nation’s leading “Big Data” and HIPAA compliance attorneys, Kristen has extensive experience in data sharing and health information exchange, among other areas. Kristen is a Past President of AHLA and is sought-after speaker on these issues. Read more about the presentation here....

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Scott Bennett Informs Healthcare Risk Management Readers About Compensation Compliance

Scott Bennett Informs Healthcare Risk Management Readers About Compensation Compliance

A recent $50 million settlement over kickback allegations at a West Virginia hospital is a warning for health care organizations testing the limits of the Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute. Healthcare Risk Management turned to Scott Bennett for insights on how hospitals can reduce risk and ensure compliance with these regulations. Scott explains that under the False Claims Act, anyone with information about an inappropriate arrangement regarding physician compensation can file a lawsuit. To prevent costly lawsuits, hospitals should have clear practices to collect and investigate any concerns employees raise. Moreover, hospitals should get a fair market value opinion regarding compensation from a healthcare appraisal firm. With extensive experience regarding the Stark Law and federal Anti-Kickback Statute, Scott advises hospitals and other health care providers. He...

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