Business Associates beware *

USA - February 27 2013
As of September 23, 2013, Business Associates will have significant regulatory requirements imposed upon them directly by the Office of Civil Rights…

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What the Supreme Court ruling means for the health care industry *

USA - June 29 2012
Thursday the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act (ACA), specifically rejecting challenges based upon the individual mandate.

Co-authors: Michael D. Phillips .

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Merck fined nearly $322 million for illegal marketing campaign involving Vioxx *

USA - June 11 2012
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on April 19, 2012, that American pharmaceutical company Merck Sharp & Dohme (Merck) was sentenced by a federal district court in Boston to pay a criminal fine of nearly $322 million.

Co-authors: Mona Ma.

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Walgreens pays $7.9 million after kickback allegations *

USA - May 31 2012
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on April 20, 2012, that Walgreens agreed to pay $7.9 million to settle allegations of violations of the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and the False

Co-authors: Mona Ma.

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After years of waiting, Stark violation reporting guidance offered *

USA - April 25 2011
Health care providers, lawyers and consultants who have been waiting for years for guidance on reporting Stark violations to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finally have some illumination.

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