Anti-Kickback Advisory Opinion Summaries / 2000 OIG Advisory Opinions / Opinion 00-02 - Hospital Gainsharing For Non-Physician Employees Approved

Article Overview

This article summarizes an Office of Inspector General advisory opinion involving a hospital cost-savings program for non-physician employees. It explains the general compliance issues reviewed under federal fraud-and-abuse law, including concerns tied to employee incentives, patient care, vendors, and federal health care program costs. It is useful for compliance staff, hospital administrators, legal teams, and others interested in OIG guidance on gainsharing-style arrangements.