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Latest NewsSeptember 17, 2024 District Court Finds Mailed Drugs Does Not Fit into Stark IOAS Exception The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia dismissed the Community Oncology Alliance’s (COA’s) challenge to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS’) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that prohibit doctors from dispensing drugs in locations outside of their office. COA had taken issue with HHS’ FAQs stating that location requirements under the Stark Law “would not be satisfied if a patient receives an item by mail outside the physician’s office.” The US District Court affirmed that HHS’ position was a valid interpretation of the Stark Law exception permitting self-referrals for “in-office ancillary services.” [Memorandum Opinion. Community Oncology Alliance, Incl v. Becerra et al. No. 1:2023cv02168. US Dist Ct DC 30 Aug 2024.] |
