The usual HIPAA Privacy restrictions on collecting, using and disclosing personal health information (PHI) are relaxed during public health emergencies. With this in mind, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the HHS agency charged with enforcing the HIPAA rules, issued...
It’s not uncommon for labs to place a phlebotomist in a physician’s office to collect and process samples for testing. While not strictly illegal, this practice raises bright red flags under kickback laws. So, it’s imperative to carefully vet your in-office phlebotomist arrangements to ensure they don’t cross any kickback lines.
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