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Patient experience with Social Prescribing Program in Ontario, Canada [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Social Prescribing (SP) is an approach to help individuals address their health and social needs wherein a healthcare practitioner refers patients to non-clinal services in the community. Models of SP vary, and the experience of patients across these models is less known. ARC: All (N=17) participants used navigation.

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District Court Interprets EKRA

FDA Law Blog

In general, EKRA prohibits, knowingly and willfully, soliciting, receiving, paying or offering kickbacks in exchange for referring to, inducing a referral to, or using the services of a recovery home, clinical treatment facility, or laboratory. The Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (“EKRA”). 18 U.S.C. § 18 U.S.C. § 18 U.S.C. §

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Could the Road to an AKS Violation Be Paved with Good Intentions? Pfizer Asks SCOTUS

FDA Law Blog

In June 2019, Pfizer sought an OIG advisory opinion to ensure that its proposal would not run afoul of federal law. Rather, Pfizer argues, the AKS focuses on “corrupt transactions,” such as the specific examples of “kickback, bribe, or rebate” that Congress provided. Borrasi, 639 F.3d 3d 774 (7th Cir.

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District Court Interprets EKRA

FDA Law Blog

In general, EKRA prohibits, knowingly and willfully, soliciting, receiving, paying or offering kickbacks in exchange for referring to, inducing a referral to, or using the services of a recovery home, clinical treatment facility, or laboratory. The Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (“EKRA”). 18 U.S.C. § 18 U.S.C. § 18 U.S.C. §

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Anatomy of a Healthy Plate- Guest Blogger Rebecca Gray

New South Family Medicine and MedSpa

However, people need to understand what works best for them individually. Eating fruit provides excellent health benefits and is part of a healthy plate. Fruits provide nutrients vital for health and maintenance of your body. Fiber containing foods such as fruits help provide a feeling of fullness with fewer calories.