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AKS (“Anti-Kickback Statute)

The Medicare and Medicaid Patient Protection Act of 1987, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7b provides for criminal penalties for certain acts impacting Medicare and state health care (e.g., Medicaid) reimbursable services. Of primary concern is the section of the statute which prohibits the offer or receipt of certain remuneration in return for referrals for or recommending purchase of supplies and services reimbursable under government health care programs.