tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2005 Issue 42

PHARMACEUTICALS: OIG Trying To Encourage E-Prescription Switch

Office proposal offers anti-kickback safe harbor.A new HHS Office of Inspector General-proposed rule may shield providers' electronic prescribing arrangements from the anti-kickback statute. Here's how.The OIG released a sneak preview of its proposed rule on Oct. 6 that proposes to grant electronic prescribing-related anti-kickback safe harbor to hospitals, group practices, prescription drug plan sponsors and Medicare Advantage organizations. The proposed rule would add a new section under the safe harbor regulations that would "describe more specifically the items and services protected by the new safe harbor for prescribing drugs electronically; the individuals and entities that may provide...

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