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November 2009
Sunday November 8, 2009
Stark v. Antikickback
Posted by: Karin Larson-Pollock at 4:20PM EST on November 8, 2009

What are the two major differences between Antikickback Statute and the Ethics in Patient Referrals Act (a.k.a. "Stark")?

 

(answer:  Stark 1)  applies only to physicians and 2) can be per se (no proof of knowingly or willfully comitting is required) while Antikickback can apply to anyone, but proof is needed that the defendent committed this "knowingly and willfully.")

Thursday November 5, 2009
Exam Question
Posted by: Mahnaz Sarachi at 5:39PM EST on November 5, 2009

Elements of a False Claim

1- Knowingly presenting to the U.S. government

2- False or fraudulent claim for payment or approval

3- No intent to defraud is required

4--All of above.

Answer :4 is correct.