By: Aaron E. Kacer and Steven T. Lawrence On March 30, 2026, the U.S. Treasury and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced a new coordinated policy aimed at fraud schemes that intend to exploit Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state healthcare benefit programs.[1] The new policy includes (i) FinCEN advisory describing common healthcare…
Physician groups are frequently approached with “business opportunities” that sound routine, such as equipment leases, administrative services agreements, space rentals, and networking events. But all too often, those offers are really just dressed-up referral schemes that can land physicians in trouble. Two recent federal cases are important reminders that when it comes to vendor relationships,…
As COVID-19 vaccines become more widely available, health care organizations, medical practices, and other employers may consider whether, and under what circumstances, they will require employees to be vaccinated. Employers who address this issue must balance the interests of patients and employees, who have a right to a safe office environment, with the interests of…
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