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Weekly Enforcement Report: Big Settlements but Lab Cases Scarce
While the last few weeks haven’t seen many lab-related enforcement actions, several healthcare companies had to pay big.
While the last few weeks haven’t seen many lab-related enforcement actions, several healthcare companies had to pay big.
The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency on May 11 also brings certain flexibilities for labs and other providers to an end.
Last week’s lone lab-related enforcement action involved a prison sentence for a woman posing as a licensed physician’s assistant.
Last week saw three key settlements, including a lab accused of paying kickbacks for test referrals and billing for unnecessary drug tests.
Recent Advisory Opinion sheds light on offering patients financial assistance so they can receive the provider’s products and services.