On October 9, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released proposed rules (the Proposed Rules) aiming to update the Anti-Kickback Statute (the AKS), Stark Law and Civil Monetary Penalties Law (CMPL) to address today's value-based and coordinated healthcare environment. The proposals reflect a recognition on HHS's part that the healthcare landscape of today is significantly different from when these laws were adopted. Overall, HHS's Proposed Rules appear directed at ensuring that the AKS, the Stark Law and the CMPL will not stand as an impediment to the shift toward value-based care and increased coordination of patient care among providers and across care settings. Consequently, the Proposed Rules introduce new exceptions and safe harbors, as well as re-evaluate certain existing provisions. You can read our summary of the Proposed Rules major provisions here.
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