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Understanding FWA Compliance in Healthcare

American Medical Compliance

Violations of the FCA can result in significant financial penalties and legal consequences for healthcare providers. Anti-Kickback Statute Secondly, the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) prohibits the exchange of anything of value in return for patient referrals or business generated by referrals.

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22 Health Science Careers for Biology Majors

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

29 They work in a community to promote healthy lifestyles and behaviors (such as vaccination) that prevent the spread of diseases. Some public health specialists enforce state health and safety laws and conduct community surveys to learn more about health-related behaviors. People in this field blend medicine with business management.