decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
Physician Practice Model Compliance Plan / Specific Risk Areas / Additional Risk Areas / Space Rentals
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Article Overview
This article reviews an OIG Special Fraud Alert addressing space rental relationships between physicians and outside suppliers, with emphasis on why certain rental arrangements can create fraud and abuse concerns. It is intended for physicians, compliance staff, practice managers, and other healthcare organizations that arrange or review office-space leases. The discussion covers the general features of the OIG’s space rental safe harbor and the broad compliance considerations highlighted in the alert.
Why This Topic Matters
Space rental arrangements can create Anti-Kickback Statute risk when they are tied to referrals or business generated between the parties. Understanding the compliance themes in the OIG alert helps practices evaluate lease structures and identify arrangements that warrant closer review.
What You Will Learn
- Why physician office space rental arrangements can trigger fraud and abuse concerns
- What general compliance features are associated with the OIG space rental safe harbor
- How the article frames risk areas involving physician-landlord relationships and outside suppliers
- What types of parties and practice arrangements are implicated in the OIG discussion
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical practice administrators
- Compliance officers
- Healthcare attorneys
- Revenue cycle and billing staff
- Durable medical equipment suppliers
- Hospitals and health system compliance teams
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