HHS ruling keeps the heat on physician self-referral

Article Abstract:

The decision in a Health and Human Services Medicare anti-kickback case broadened the definition of self-referral arrangement and increased the possibility that physicians' joint ventures could be prosecuted. The case involved the Hanlester Network, a group of clinical laboratories partly owned by referring physicians who were offered lucrative investment opportunities and discouraged from using other labs. The Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department are also investigating physician joint ventures.

Medical laboratories, Cases, Biomedical laboratories, Exclusive dealing agreements, Hanlester Network

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Self-referral restrictions hit New York

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New York state will become the fourth state to restrict physicians from 'self-referral,' the practice of referring patients to clinical laboratories owned by the doctor or immediate family members. The Medical Society of the State of New York opposed the measure on the grounds that the restrictions were excessive and would limit access to medical care. The New York bill, which is expected to be signed into law in Aug 1992, will prohibit self referrals after Jul 1, 1995.

Management, Physicians, Medical professions, New York, New York (State), Medical Society of the State of New York

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Physical therapists push self-referral ban in Missouri

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Physical therapists in Missouri support a bill prohibiting physicians from referring patients to physical therapy centers in which they hold an interest. The bill would make it possible for independent centers to compete with physician-owned centers and would remove the financial incentive to recommend unnecessary physical therapy. Critics argue that legislation is not needed because current ethical guidelines are satisfactory.

Social policy, Ethical aspects, Missouri, Physical therapists

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