Further Discussion on “Free” Services Provided by Home Health Agencies

As discussed in yesterday’s NAHC Report, a number of home health agencies provide free services to Medicare beneficiaries, such as free transportation to physician appointments. Yesterday’s article (NAHC Report 8/8/07) referred to the Civil Monetary Penalties provision of the Social Security Act, section 1128A (a)(5), which prohibits the offer or transfer of anything of value…