ROYAL OAK, Mich. - May 24, 2010 - Andrew B. Wachler spoke with former Stark regulatory Lisa Ohrin at the Radiology Business Management Association's Radiology Summit in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Their presentation was titled Diagnostic Imaging - Stark and Fraud and Abuse Laws Affecting Diagnostic Imaging Facilities. The session provided an overview of the Stark and fraud and abuse laws that may affect (or prohibit altogether) financial arrangements between imaging providers and other health care providers. In addition, Wachler and Ohrin identified problematic business arrangements that may trigger government reviews.

Wachler has been practicing health care law for over 25 years. He counsels health care providers and organizations nationwide in a variety of health care legal matters. In addition, he writes and speaks nationally to professional organizations and other entities on health care law topics such as Medicare appeals, Stark and fraud and abuse, HIPAA and other topics.

The Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) is a not-for-profit professional organization serving individuals whose primary business involves radiology. Established in 1968, RBMA serves a community that connects members nationwide, provides valuable information and education, and develops and offers practice-related resources for nearly 2,400 members.

Royal Oak, Mich.-based Wachler & Associates, PC has served the legal needs of health care providers nationwide for more the 25 years. The firm specializes in all aspects of health care law, including RAC and other third party payor audits, health care business transactions and contracting, Stark self-referral law, fraud and abuse analysis, regulatory compliance, billing and reimbursement issues, provider participation and deselection matters, licensure and staff privilege matters, defense of civil and criminal health care fraud issues and Certificates of Need. For more information, please visit www.wachler.com; www.racattorneys.com or call (248) 544-0888.

Wachler & Associates, P.C.
210 E. Third St., Suite 204
Royal Oak, MI 48067

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