If you think sending patients 3 statements satisfies inducement compliance requirements...think again!
Regulators have made it clear that the long-standing “three patient statements” practice does not satisfy the legal standard for a “regular and customary collection effort.” Behavioral health providers that rely solely on mailing three statements risk violating federal fraud and abuse statutes—including the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), Civil Monetary Penalties Law (CMP), Medicare Cost Reporting Requirements, and the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA).
Know the facts and learn proactive steps for strengthening compliance and Payer audit readiness.
