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Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute FAQs receive updates for clarity

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HHS-OIG reminds the healthcare industry that meeting the requirements of the Stark Law or paying fair market value for services doesn’t necessarily satisfy obligations under the federal AKS.

The US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) has issued updates to its FAQ page related to healthcare fraud and abuse pertaining to the Stark Law and fair market value (FMV) under the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS).

In an April 23 update to its General Questions