Pricing: Members $49, Non-members $99

Program Description:

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released an important Advisory Opinion that has direct implications for home care providers—particularly those utilizing family caregiver service model.

This webinar will break down the OIG’s recent opinion addressing caregiver sign-on bonuses and why, in certain circumstances, these incentives may raise serious concerns under the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and the Beneficiary Inducements Civil Monetary Penalty law.

This session will translate the legal findings into clear, practical guidance, providing insight into what triggered OIG’s concerns, how publicly advertised or targeted bonus programs can create compliance risk, and what steps providers should take now to reassess recruitment strategies and protect their organizations.

This session will cover:

• Key findings from OIG Advisory Opinion 25-12
• How certain sign-on bonus structures may trigger compliance concerns
• Distinguishing lawful recruitment incentives from high-risk practices
• Steps providers should consider to reduce regulatory exposure

Audience: This webinar is designed for agency leadership, compliance officers, and legal and operational teams.

Meet the Speaker:

Edward J. Cyran, Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP

Edward is a trusted business adviser to health care providers, guiding them through the legal, financial and operational complexities of running and growing a health care practice or facility. He works with home care agencies, home health agencies, urgent care centers, medical practices and other closely held health care businesses, helping them structure ownership, navigate regulatory requirements, and negotiate critical business agreements. Edward serves all of the legal needs for health care providers. He guides clients in negotiating contracts, employment matters, regulatory compliance issues and appealing takebacks, and regularly represents them in sales and acquisitions. Edward is both the daily business lawyer for his health care clients and their strategic partner who sees the big picture.