Compliance - Anti-Kickback Statute

While the Anti-Kickback Statute applies to all federal healthcare programs, Stark Law applies to Medicare and Medicaid only

Name one way in which the Anti-Kickback Statute differs from the Stark Law.

True

One intent of safe harbor legislation was to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of health care.

that fit precisely within them

The OIG has identified twenty-five types of safe harbor arrangements. Each safe harbor protects only those arrangements _______________________________.

All of the above

Under the Anti-Kickback Statute payment is defined as remuneration in any form. Remuneration includes which of the following?

False

Unlike the mandatory exceptions under the Stark Law, compliance with safe harbors is voluntary and, therefore, not recommended.

B and C - Overutilization & Unfair competition

According to the Office of Inspector General, the Anti-Kickback Statute was enacted based upon the government's belief that kickbacks in health care cause which of the following?

D. all of the above

Penalties for violating the Anti-Kickback Statute can be severe. If convicted, penalties include ________________________________.

any federal healthcare program

Referral is interpreted to include, "the request by a physician for, or ordering of, or the certifying or recertifying the need for, any designated health service for which payment is made under _______________________________."

The OIG's Self-Disclosure Protocol

Which of the following disclosure protocols should be used by providers when disclosing an Anti-Kickback Statute violation?

Offering or accepting anything of value or perceived value in exchange for inducement of referral of federal healthcare business

Which of the following is prohibited by the Anti-Kickback Statute?