Catherine Short speaks with Elizabeth Sullivan, Esq. and Emily A. Johnson, Esq., Members, of McDonald Hopkins LLC , about the topic of “Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA).” In October 2018, the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA) was signed into law as part of the larger SUPPORT Act. It is an important piece of legislation impacting the healthcare industry, as a violation is punishable by a fine of up to $200,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 10 years for each occurrence. We will discuss a wide range of topics related to EKRA including an overview and understanding of the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act, talk about the similarities and differences between EKRA and the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, and obtain an understanding regarding prohibited compensation structures.

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