Guest guest Posted August 18, 1998 Report Share Posted August 18, 1998 I'm not a lawyer, but this sounds legitamate. The main statues are StarkII<http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/42/1395nn.html> and Safe Harbor regulations Federal register 25ja96. " Office of Inspector General 42CFR Part 1001 " Allan B. Trumbull, Director P.T. Mount Clemens General Hospital Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 atrumbul@... > Equipment evaluation > > I have been approached by a DME supplier to do equipment evaluations, in > particular, for wheelchairs or cushions. The supplier wanted to pay me > for the services. I would perform the evaluation with a Dr's order and > have no financial interest in the DME company. The recommendations > would be passed on to the referring physician. Would there be anything > with this arrangement that would be in violation of any kickback > legislation? I called around to see what others were doing. I found > out that this was not uncommon; however, I want to get further > confirmation. Is there a particular regulationor legislation that might > address this. Thankyou for the assistance. > > > ____________________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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