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OIG Ups the Ante on Holiday Gift Giving

Published on Sat Dec 17, 2016

New giving guideline offers options but also brings a heftier fine. The old saying goes: “Tis better to give than to receive.” However, in healthcare, giving and receiving can be a tricky business. Showering lavish gifts of appreciation for referrals or on important patients during the holiday season canget you into hot water, and depending on the value and circumstances [...]
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