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Hybrid Concierge Models – Why Popularity Comes With Compliance Risk

Hybrid concierge models are gaining traction for a simple reason: they give physicians a way to offer a more personalized patient experience without walking away from traditional insurance. Patients can opt into a membership tier for enhanced access and non-covered … Continue reading

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Concierge Medicine Article Series | The Anti-kickback Statute in Concierge and Cash-based Medical Practices

By John Fisher, JD, CHC, CCEP The Concierge and Cash-Based Medical Practice Article Series explores the evolving landscape of healthcare delivery models that prioritize patient-centered care, transparency, and direct financial relationships between patients and providers. Through this series, readers will … Continue reading

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THE OIG ADVISORY OPINION PATHWAY FOR CONIERGE AND CASH-BASED PRACTICES

For arrangements that are novel, involve significant financial investment, or present a unique structural profile without a clear safe harbor fit, the OIG Advisory Opinion process provides a mechanism for obtaining binding regulatory guidance. Under 42 C.F.R. § 1008.38, a … Continue reading

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