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$30 Million Settlement Resolves Allegations of AKS Violations
A nearly $30 million joint settlement was announced on May 31, 2023, by the Department of Justice (DOJ). Detroit Medical Center (DMC),...
Jun 15, 2023
FMV and the ABA’s Annual National Institute on Health Care Fraud
The American Bar Association’s 33rd Annual National Institute on Health Care Fraud was held in Chicago on May 4, 2023. Deputy Assistant...
May 23, 2023
Physician Retention Bonuses
Retention bonuses have become commonplace inside and outside of the healthcare industry. These incentives are typically offered to...
May 8, 2023
$69 Million Settlement over Alleged Violations of False Claims, Anti-Kickback Statute, and Stark Law
A $69 million settlement related to improper financial relationships between physicians and a large health system was announced on March...
Apr 11, 2023
Free BFMV Resource: Home Health and Hospice Medical Director Compliance Tool
According to industry buzz, scrutiny over home health and hospice arrangements has recently heightened. BuckheadFMV is pleased to offer...
Feb 22, 2023
Red Flags for Physicians Considering Paid Speaking Engagements
In December 2022, a Sarasota, Florida, pain management physician was sentenced to three years and six months in federal prison and...
Dec 27, 2022
Valuing Healthcare Non-Compete Covenants
Healthcare noncompete laws have been in the news recently as a widespread revision process appears to be underway. In 2022, 30 bills have...
Dec 8, 2022
BFMV Perspective: Physician Moonlighting is on the Uptick as Shortages Grow
The unprecedented growth of the aging population, combined with accelerating physician retirements, is causing a dramatic shortage of...
Nov 21, 2022
Medical Center Self-Disclosure Led to a Resolution with DOJ
On July 7, 2022, The Department of Justice ("DOJ") announced that Weirton Medical Center (WMC), a 167-bed hospital located in Weirton,...
Oct 26, 2022
Failure to Prevent Performance of Medically Unnecessary Services Leads to $22.7 Million Settlement
Earlier this year, the United States intervened in the investigation of a 2020 qui tam complaint filed against Washington-based...
Sep 9, 2022
Free BFMV Resource for the Hospice and Home Health Industry
BuckheadFMV is pleased to present a new complimentary resource for home health and hospice industry leaders. Featured in the August 2022...
Sep 7, 2022
Continuing Education Events May Be Seen as Inducements For Patient Referrals
Healthcare leaders understand the importance of compliant transactions with physicians and seek to avoid any violation of the...
Aug 2, 2022
Telehealth Fraud Alert Issued by OIG
Telehealth exploded after the federal government relaxed regulations and encouraged healthcare providers to offer e-visits or virtual...
Jul 28, 2022
MSO Investment Opportunities Require Thorough Vetting
On April 4, 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed another complaint in a lengthening chain of litigation and settlements involving...
Jul 13, 2022
How Some Physicians Make Above the 90th Percentile (And Why the “How” Matters)
In our work with health systems, we are sometimes asked to weigh in with an FMV compensation range that can be used as a retention...
May 31, 2022
