Henry Schein Agreed to Pay $1.1 Million for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Providing Improper Remuneration to Customers in the Form of Points Redeemable for Products and Services
Henry Schein, Inc. (Henry Schein), New York, agreed to pay $1,140,260 for allegedly violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law provisions applicable to physician self-referrals and kickbacks. The OIG alleged that Henry Schein offered and paid remuneration to customers that are members of its Henry Schein Medical Privileges Program in the form of points redeemable for products and services, which do not qualify as "discounts" or "rebates" under the anti-kickback statute.
Action Details
- Date:October 17, 2013
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Enforcement Types:
- CMP and Affirmative Exclusions