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Issues raised by respiratory therapy arrangements.

C B Oppenheim

    Health Care Law Newsletter
    |August 6, 1995
    PubMed
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    Medicare is scrutinizing respiratory therapy for potential abuse, prompting a need for careful contract reviews. Ensure agreements comply with Medicare rules and assess anti-kickback statute liability to mitigate risks.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare law
    • Medical compliance
    • Respiratory therapy services

    Background:

    • Medicare identifies respiratory therapy as a high-risk area for program abuse.
    • Potential for significant reforms in Medicare's approach to respiratory therapy is anticipated.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To advise on reviewing contractual arrangements for respiratory therapy programs.
    • To highlight compliance with Medicare requirements and anti-kickback statute liability.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of existing contractual arrangements in respiratory therapy.
    • Assessment of potential legal liabilities under the anti-kickback statute.
    • Review of Medicare compliance requirements for healthcare providers.

    Main Results:

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    • Contractual agreements for respiratory therapy require careful scrutiny.
    • Parties face potential liability under the anti-kickback statute.
    • Need for provisions addressing legal compliance and contract termination.

    Conclusions:

    • Agreements should include "without cause" termination or "jeopardy" clauses.
    • Proactive contract review is essential to ensure Medicare compliance.
    • Mitigating legal exposure requires careful assessment of healthcare contracts.