We frequently assist with the multitude of regulatory requirements affecting hospitals, surgery centers and physician practices including the fraud and abuse laws, Stark and other physician self-referral laws, the and Federal Anti-Kickback laws, the state and Federal False Claims Act and the Office of the Inspector General ("OIG") Compliance Program Guidelines. The federal Stark and Anti-Kickback Laws and Florida's counterparts place significant restrictions on the ability of health care providers to engage in activities that involve the referral of patients for medical or other health care related items or services. We are experienced in structuring various financial arrangements to ensure compliance with these laws, but meet the objectives of our clients. It is our ambition to develop and facilitate compliance programs and work with various consultants throughout the state to ensure proper operation and functioning of the health care businesses we represent.