STARK, Anti-Kickback, False Claims, Licensure, other Regulatory Issues
Those in the healthcare industry who participate in the Medicare, Medicaid or other governmental healthcare programs are subject to possible administrative, civil or criminal liability depending on whether there is a violation of the STARK statute, Anti-Kickback law or the False Claims Act. Because the application of these laws touch almost every aspect of the healthcare industry, Whitaker Chalk is regularly called upon to advise clients on whether or not contractual provisions, specific transactions or business arrangements could violate these laws. Our experience in dealing with these provisions, regulations, governmental interpretations and court decisions helps us provide a careful analysis and a big picture perspective so as to bring a balanced approach to any given matter.
