HHS/DoJ WOULD ISSUE "ADVISORY OPINIONS" ON LEGALITY OF SUPPLIER-PROVIDER DEALS UNDER INSURANCE REFORM MEASURE; RISK-SHARING PROTECTION ALSO INCLUDED
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Health care-suppliers and providers could receive federal "advisory opinions" on the legality of their business arrangements under an anti-fraud provision in the health insurance reform legislation (HR 3103) reported out of a House/Senate conference committee July 31. The bill was adopted by the House on Aug. 1, followed by the Senate on Aug. 2.