By Kim Stanger, J. Malcolm DeVoy, and Amber Ellis
On November 20, 2020, CMS and the OIG published their much anticipated amendments to the federal Stark and Anti-Kickback laws. As summarized in our recent client alert, the changes open the door to value-based contracting with potential referral sources. They also modify existing regulations and create new safe harbors applicable to provider relationships.
To assist our clients and friends, Holland & Hart has prepared a redline version of the regulations that highlight the changes. The documents may be accessed here:
The Federal Register versions of the revised regulations and accompanying commentary may be accessed here:
For a more in-depth view into the new rules, please join Holland & Hart healthcare attorneys Jay DeVoy and Amber Ellis for a complimentary webinar on December 17, 2020, which will discuss the final rules, focusing on:
- The new value-based exceptions and safe harbors and their initial/continuing requirements for compliance;
- Comparison and contrast between the related provisions under Stark and AKS;
- Discussion of new definitions related to value-based exceptions and safe harbors.
Please RSVP for the December 17 webinar here.
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