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This checklist can be used as a starting point for assessing legal issues in negotiation for software/technology services from a Buyer's standpoint. 

This tool is designed to assess existing hospital/physician relationships that could identify potential violations of the federal Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) or False Claims Act (or similar state laws), which could trigger disclosure and/or repayment obligations.

This sample policy provides a brief overlook of all components to consider when drafting a professional services agreement. This sample policy is developed for the perspective of an entity employing or contracting for services of an individual professional or group of professionals. The document is NOT intended as an exhaustive list. The document should be tailored to your unique situation and any specific legal questions through legal consultation.

Use this tool to assess existing hospital/physician relationships in order to identify potential violations of the federal Stark Law, anti-kickback law or False Claims Act (or similar state laws), which could trigger disclosure and/or repayment obligations. This tool can also be used as an aid in negotiating and drafting new agreements with physicians. While this tool was designed primarily with the Stark Law in mind, some of its questions are applicable to an anti-kickback analysis as well.

This resource should be used to review personal service arrangements, the nature of employment relationships, and recruitment techniques.

This article provides practical guidance on a number of key issues related to contracting with physicians and other referral sources.

This InfoPAK provides essential legal and practical advice about cloud computing and its increasing use in the health care industry. It explores in depth the primary legal risks associated with hosting and accessing clinical data in the cloud computing environment, including the privacy and security issues associated with the use of cloud technology. Also included in this InfoPAK is a comprehensive discussion of cloud computing contracting issues, strategies for successfully negotiating cloud agreements, and sample contract provisions for “best practice” solutions. This InfoPAK also provides valuable checklists and tools to guide health care organizations in negotiating cloud computing agreements.