A vendor provided all advanced practice registered nurses with free mo

QUESTION

A vendor provided all advanced practice registered nurses with free mobile devices to stimulate referrals. Which regulation is being violated?

a. The Anti-Kickback Statute
b. The Stimulus Act
c. The HITECH Act
d. HIPAA

ANSWER:

ANS: A
The Anti-Kickback Statute makes it a criminal offense to knowingly and willfully offer, pay, solicit, or receive any remuneration to induce or reward referrals of items or services reimbursable by a federal health care program. Where remuneration is paid purposefully to induce or reward referrals of items or services payable by a federal health care program, the Anti-Kickback Statute is violated.