FDA Law Blog

MAY 7, 2025

Two recent cases from the Fifth and Seventh Circuits, however, support the legality of these arrangements in the absence of the government proving certain circumstances. The Court explained that the unsigned prescriptions sent to physicians are best understood as proposals for care, not as referrals. Mallory , 988 F.3d 3d 730 (4th Cir.

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FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2022

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. § Graves , 2021 U.S. 18 US.C. §

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FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Manufacturers may choose not to participate in this program, but the federal government will not reimburse for their outpatient drugs under Medicaid or Medicare Part B if they do not. A 2018 report by the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) found similar issues, as well as contract pharmacy noncompliance and poor federal oversight.

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FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2022

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. § Graves , 2021 U.S. 18 US.C. §

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ABIM

JUNE 24, 2025

Upgrades to the ABIM website and Physician Portal for 2025, designed to make it easier for both physicians and the public to find information. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N. Expanding ABIM’s engagement with stakeholder communities such as early career physicians, specialty societies and patient-focused organizations.

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GeriPal

MARCH 6, 2025

We discuss the principles of harm reduction, social determinants of health, and trauma informed care. By the time he got into us, the tumor grew, he had experienced, he was experiencing significant pain and so trauma, informed care and building a relationship with him was such a big part of the care. On bias and trauma as you.

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GeriPal

JULY 6, 2023

I’ve been on a quest to build those services and support so that people can make true, informed decisions for themselves and their families. We’re selling objectivity, information, independence and choice. And that referral can be done in real time, a soft handoff. Eric: Great, thank you both.

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