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Amendments to Codey Law Finally Signed Into Law
Written by Michael F. Schaff, Esq., Brian Kalver, Esq. and Alyson M. Leone, Esq.
On March 21, 2009, Gov. Jon S. Corzine signed into law the much anticipated and hotly debated amendments to the New Jersey law prohibiting self-referrals by physicians (commonly referred to as the “Codey Law”).

Stryker Subpoena Suit Against DOJ Dismissed
Written by Staff
A federal district court dismissed a suit brought by Stryker Corp., which was seeking to quash a subpoena issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, according to published reports.

Office of Inspector General Issues Advisory Opinion: Physician/Hospital Orthopedic ASC Joint-Venture
Written by Scott Becker, JD, CPA, and Melissa Szabad, JD
The Office of the Inspector General recently issued Advisory Opinion 08-08. This Advisory Opinion deals with a physician/ hospital joint-venture surgery center. Here, the Advisory Opinion was requested because certain physicians who invested in the joint-venture were themselves not “safe harbor” compliant.

Surgery Centers Face Significant Legal Obstacles According to AMNews Report
Written by Staff
The report describes the increased scrutiny of the nearly 5,000 surgery centers in the United States, especially at the state-level.

Physician Self-Referral Ban Suggested in AHA Proposed Health Reform Package
Written by Staff
The American Hospital Association (AHA) has sent a legislative health reform proposal to Congress recommending a number of significant changes including a renewed ban on physician self-referrals.
 

U.S. Court of Appeals Reverses Decision Interpreting Stark Fair Market Value Standard
Written by Staff
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued an opinion overturning a previous decision based in part on a determination that the lower court misapplied the fair market value standard under the Stark law, according to a report by HealthCare Appraisers in its FMVantage Point publication.