Its your job to ensure compliance in your organization. Your job just got a lot easier. The key healthcare compliance laws in one easy-to-use bookAs a healthcare compliance professional, your job is framed by the statutes, laws, and regulations enacted and enforced by the government. While you may not possess a legal background, when you tell a physician that improper documentation can lead to fraud, you need to be able to pull the applicable reference in the law or regulation. Detailed, accessible information on all the important legislation The 2008 Health Law Primer is your ultimate source for finding and understanding the key points of the many regulations you must be on top of to do your job well. Your time is valuable and you no longer have to wade through enormous health law encyclopedias. This resourceful guide features operational information about key rules and regulations, with an easy-to-navigate index and tabs so you can find what you need quickly. The 2008 Health Law Primer is a 300-page reference tool consisting of the most recent and relevant laws and regulations enacted in healthcare compliance. Inside, youll find a detailed overview and an explanation of the operational ramifications of: OIG compliance program guidance False Claims Act Anti-kickback Statute Stark Law EMTALA Conditions of Participation Civil Monetary Penalties statute Antitrust laws Federal sentencing guidelines Sarbanes-Oxley Act Tax exemption regulations