Anti-Kickback Statute
The Anti-Kickback Statute prohibits knowingly offering or receiving remuneration to induce referrals of items or services payable by federal healthcare programs.
Who it applies to
Anyone involved in referrals for federally funded care.
Key points
What AKS means for care providers in practice.
Supporting work within AKS
Keep arrangement and conflict-of-interest records organised
Track approvals and disclosures with an audit trail
Support a documented, defensible compliance program
Sectors & agencies
The care sectors most affected by AKS, and the federal agencies most involved. Applicability varies by provider type, program and jurisdiction.
Federal agencies
Alongside federal frameworks, US care is also shaped by state licensure, survey agencies and Medicaid programmes across all 50 states. Explore the 50-state directory for state-level intelligence.
Turn regulatory complexity into a defensible posture
CareFocusIQ brings agencies, programs, states and frameworks into a single intelligent platform that supports US care providers.
CareFocusIQ provides technology and intelligence to support care operations and compliance. It is not a medical device and does not provide legal advice. Regulatory requirements vary by provider type, program and jurisdiction, and remain the responsibility of each provider.