Copay Kickback Enforcement Gains Momentum: United Therapeutics Settles Charges
Executive Summary
Settlement is first involving a copay assistance program operated through Caring Voice Coalition since the HHS Office of Inspector General rescinded a safe harbor for the charity's activities in late November. Is it the first of a wave?
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