AHA urges suspension of certain fraud and abuse laws
The AHA has urged the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General and Department of Justice to temporarily suspend enforcement of both the Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute to enable hospitals and health systems to “efficiently meet the demands of the public health crisis and compensate referring physicians and their family members.” AHA also urged that similar action be taken to make clear that hospital support for patients that is necessary in responding to COVID-19 public health crisis will not be subject to sanctions or prosecution.
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