Labs that offer discounts of any kind to referring physicians run the risk of liability under the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and other federal laws. However, new OIG Advisory Opinion No. 21-06 gives the greenlight for a durable medical equipment (DME) manufacturer to provide reduced prices to hospitals that agree to carry out duties the manufacturer…
OIG Sheds Light on When Price Reductions Must Meet Discounts Safe Harbor
