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Avoiding the fraud and abuse pitfalls.

G Allen1, P J Goldberg

  • 1Hassard Bonnington LLP, San Francisco, California 94111, USA.

Survey of Ophthalmology
|July 29, 2000
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Physicians should implement compliance programs to prevent potential violations of Medicare's anti-fraud and abuse statute. This proactive approach helps avoid misunderstandings regarding referral patterns and ensures regulatory adherence.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Law
  • Medical Compliance

Background:

  • Referral patterns among healthcare providers are subject to scrutiny under Medicare's anti-fraud and abuse statute.
  • Technical provisions of the statute can lead to misunderstandings regarding appropriate medical referrals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advise physicians on proactively managing compliance risks related to referral patterns.
  • To highlight the importance of implementing a compliance program to avoid potential legal issues.

Main Methods:

  • Review of Medicare's anti-fraud and abuse statute provisions.
  • Analysis of potential legal scrutiny on physician referral patterns.

Main Results:

  • Physician referral patterns may be misinterpreted as violations of the anti-fraud and abuse statute.

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  • A well-prepared and implemented compliance program can mitigate these risks.

    • Conclusions:

    • Implementing a compliance program is crucial for physicians to navigate Medicare regulations.
    • Proactive compliance strategies help maintain appropriate referral patterns and avoid legal entanglements.