FDA Law

MAY 7, 2025

Regulatory Framework The AKS makes it a criminal felony to knowingly and willfully offer or pay any remuneration, directly or indirectly, to induce a person to order or refer patients for medical care that is reimbursable under a federal healthcare program (e.g., Medicare or Medicaid). In contrast to its decision in United States v.

Referral 59

Referral Relationship Government Healthcare 59

FDA Law

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

In its petition filed earlier this month, Pfizer challenges HHS’s interpretation of the AKS as “staggeringly overbroad,” contrary to the congressional intent behind the AKS, and a threat to “almost any activity that facilitates patient access to federally funded healthcare.” Background. Borrasi, 639 F.3d 3d 774 (7th Cir.

Manufacturing 83

Manufacturing Patient-Centered Healthcare Utilities 83

FDA Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The 340B program, authorized under Section 340B of the Public Health Services Act and administered by HRSA, imposes a ceiling price on pharmaceutical manufacturer sales to “covered entities,” which are certain health clinics that receive federal funding and certain types of safety net hospitals to provide them drugs at lower prices.

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Manufacturing Government Referral Provider 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

2) Those unable to provide abortion care will: a) learn about evidence-based use of mifepristone for abortion care; b) implement supportive referrals for patients seeking abortion care. Objectives: 1) Participating clinics begin to provide mifepristone for early pregnancy loss (EPL) and/or abortion care.

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