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Anti-Kickback Statute and Physician Self-Referral Law Healthcare Compliance Training

American Medical Compliance

Understanding the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) Healthcare Compliance The Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) is a critical component of federal healthcare compliance law. Therefore, in the realm of healthcare compliance, the AKS makes it illegal to knowingly offer any remuneration directly.

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HHS Findings from Semiannual Report to Congress

American Medical Compliance

In Spring 2022’s Semiannual Report to Congress (SAR), the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) reported that nearly $3 billion had been misspent on Medicare and Medicaid services. The report also included civil lawsuits and settlements. Retrieved from: [link].

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HHS Findings from Semiannual Report to Congress

American Medical Compliance

In Spring 2022’s Semiannual Report to Congress (SAR), the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) reported that nearly $3 billion had been misspent on Medicare and Medicaid services. The report also included civil lawsuits and settlements. Retrieved from: [link].

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Dental Healthcare Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Training

American Medical Compliance

The Dental Healthcare Fraud Waste and Abuse Training course is designed to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in the workplace. No precise measure of healthcare fraud exists. Those who exploit federal healthcare programs cost taxpayers billions of dollars while putting beneficiaries’ health and welfare at risk.

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Fraud, Waste and Abuse Training for Workers in Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

American Medical Compliance

No precise measure of healthcare fraud exists. Those who exploit federal healthcare programs cost taxpayers billions of dollars while putting beneficiaries’ health and welfare at risk. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) require FWA training. Compensation for services that are not medically essential.