Ep. 63 - Speaking Fees and Safe Harbors: Lessons from a $202M AKS Settlement

Update: 2025-05-29

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Lavish dinners. Paid speaking gigs. Questionable "educational" events.

One pharmaceutical company just paid a steep price for crossing the line—$202 million for alleged anti-kickback violations.

✅ What does this mean for your practice, hospital, or organization?

✅ How can you engage with vendors without triggering legal exposure?

Explore the key takeaways, red flags, and compliance best practices in Episode 63.

Visit thehealthcarecompliancepod.com for more info and free resources.

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Ep. 63 - Speaking Fees and Safe Harbors: Lessons from a $202M AKS Settlement

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Ep. 63 - Speaking Fees and Safe Harbors: Lessons from a $202M AKS Settlement

Ep. 63 - Speaking Fees and Safe Harbors: Lessons from a $202M AKS Settlement