Written by Mintz Levin attorney, Karen S. Lovitch and published by Oncology Issues Magazine, May/June 2005, this article discusses a recently issued Supplemental Compliance Program Guidance and how it sheds some light on the Office of Inspector General (OIF) for the Department of Health and Human Services views.
Karen counsels health care clients on a variety of compliance, reimbursement, and operational issues. She provides advice regarding complex coverage, reimbursement, and pricing matters related to participation in the federal health care programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. In addition, Karen regularly advises clients on the legal, practical, and fraud and abuse implications of business arrangements.