OIG issues another in a string of gainsharing opinions involving hospitals and groups of cardiologists and radiologists. This and the solicitation by HHS of comments on shared savings exceptions and safe harbors confirm HHS’s intent to continue to encourage legitimate cost savings and incentive programs.
Link: http://www.oig.hhs.gov/fraud/docs/advisorgopinions/2008/AdvOpn08-21.2.pdf.