Rule CG-FER-003
Regulatory status: what rule CG-FER-003 checks
Rule CG-FER-003 is one of the checker's regulatory status rules. It cites 42 U.S.C. 1395nn, 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b. The reason, source and safer wording are below.
CG-FER-003 · Blocks approval · Citation checked against stored text
Payments, credits or free services given for referring patients or ordering tests are kickbacks under the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and similar state laws.
Source: federal anti-kickback statute, 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b(b); Stark Law, 42 U.S.C. 1395nn; OIG Special Fraud Alerts
Safer wording: Remove any payment, credit or free service tied to referrals or volume, and have counsel review referral arrangements.
42 U.S.C. 1395nn, 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b · Needs counsel review
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