Take 4 steps before you accept advertising, practice support

Why This Topic Matters

Manufacturer-provided support can create fraud-and-abuse exposure if it is tied to referrals or other inducements. Understanding the general compliance framework helps practices assess risk before accepting assistance and maintain documentation that supports legitimate business arrangements.

Article Sections

1. Compliance

   Introduces the compliance issue and the general anti-kickback concerns raised by manufacturer-provided marketing or practice support. It sets the context for evaluating these arrangements and the risk they may pose.

2. Risk factors and compliance considerations

   Discusses broad factors that can affect whether an arrangement creates compliance exposure, including how support is structured, safe harbor concepts, intent concerns, and the importance of documenting the arrangement.