THE SENTENCING GUIDELINES, THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, AND HEALTHCARE FRAUD

The article begins by examining the compliance components of the United States Sentencing Commission Guidelines 2021 as well as the benefits of fostering an ethical corporate culture through employing a carrot-and-stick approach. The Covid-19 Pandemic is briefly discussed, where both physicians and patients are considered to be potential perpetrators, along with the effect of the pandemic on the workforce. Self-disclosure issues are described, where the steps to be taken to minimize a False Claims Act (FCA) violation are highlighted. Finally, the Stark Law (SL) and Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) are examined