Hi all,
Our doctors are considering implementing a policy that would allow us to give a 20% discount to any patient who pays off their balance in full. We wouldn't advertise the discount, and it would be available to anyone who asks for it, regardless of the balance amount, which insurance package they have, or if they are self-pay.
I've been looking into the legality of this, and I'm wondering if this policy would violate anti-kickback laws, inducement, contracts or anything else. Would you have to prove financial hardship to give someone a discount like this? I'm going to keep researching the OIG, but do any of you experts have advice for this rookie?
Thanks!
Our doctors are considering implementing a policy that would allow us to give a 20% discount to any patient who pays off their balance in full. We wouldn't advertise the discount, and it would be available to anyone who asks for it, regardless of the balance amount, which insurance package they have, or if they are self-pay.
I've been looking into the legality of this, and I'm wondering if this policy would violate anti-kickback laws, inducement, contracts or anything else. Would you have to prove financial hardship to give someone a discount like this? I'm going to keep researching the OIG, but do any of you experts have advice for this rookie?
Thanks!