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Stark and Anti-Kickback 101

What You Must Know about Self-Referral and Fraud & Abuse Law

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The Stark statute aimed at preventing physician conflicts of interest is full of legal gray areas that threaten a physicians livelihood. Furthermore, Stark holds you liable regardless of intent, meaning you can inadvertently violate the law without knowledge or malice, yet still face the full consequences of payment denials, refunds, fines, and exclusions.

In this 90-minute Audio CD (recorded March 2007), one of the nations most recognized authorities on physician fraud and abuse law teams with CMSs top Stark official to explain in everyday terms the purpose of Stark, how it differs from the anti-kickback statute, and how to tell when either law applies to you. They also clarify the key terms you must understand and outline the most important exceptions and safe harbors.

This Audio CD Recording presented by Charles Oppenheim of Foley & Lardner and Don Romano, the Director of the CMS Division of Technical Payment Policy includes:

· How the anti-kickback law differs from Stark and why its important to know the difference
· Three elements required for an anti-kickback violation
· Potential consequences of violating the anti-kickback law
· What safe harbors are available to you
· Definitions of key terms, including financial relationship, group practice, and fair market value
· Self-referral prohibitions under Stark
· Types of Designated Health Services covered by Stark
· Types of physicians covered by Stark
· Penalties for Stark violations
· Explanation and analysis of key exceptions, including:
o Acceptable compensation arrangements
o Selected ownership exceptions
o In-office ancillary services
· Structuring arrangements to comply with the law
· When per click arrangements are permissible
· Anticipated changes for physician recruitment
· Current Stark enforcement initiatives at CMS

Who Will Benefit:
This practical program is designed for attorneys, healthcare compliance officers, and physicians who must protect their clients, institutions and themselves from self-referral and fraud and abuse risks.

Speaker(s):

	Charles B. Oppenheim Foley & Lardner, LLP
Charles B. Oppenheim is a partner with Foley & Lardner LLP. A nationally recognized expert on Stark law issues and a member of the firm's Health Care Industry Team, he focuses his practice on all aspects of transactional, operational and regulatory health care law. For many of the largest health care companies in the U.S., Charles provides counseling on the anti-kickback and Stark laws, creates and implements compliance programs, investigates compliance issues, responds to government enforcement actions, and negotiates settlements for many types of health care providers. He is the author of "Stark Final Regulations: A Comprehensive Analysis of Key Issues and Practical Guide, Third Edition", published by the American Health Lawyers Association.
	Donald H. Romano Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Donald Romano is the Director of the Division of Technical Payment Policy within the Center for Medicare Management, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). His division is responsible for, among other areas, the agency's administration of the Stark law. Previously, he was a Senior Attorney in the Office of the General Counsel, CMS Division, in which he had litigation, program advice and program integrity responsibilities. He received his J.D. from the University of Baltimore in 1984, and his undergraduate degree in Music Performance from Towson State University in 1977. He is a member of the Maryland and Massachusetts bars.

Stark and Anti-Kickback 101


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