title: Understanding the current law and the gray areas of fraud and abuse.
abstract: New regulations at the federal level, especially the Medicare/Medicaid anti-kickback law, could have chilling effects on physician business arrangements. What should physicians be aware of in order not to risk charges of fraud or abuse?
authors: S B
authors: SB
authors: Epstein
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Valiant
mesh_terms: D005607:Fraud / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006759:Hospital-Physician Joint Ventures / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D007449:Investments / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006278:Medicare / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010816:Physician Incentive Plans / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States