The OIG on Referral Software

The Kansas Home Care & Hospice Association is pleased to bring you this
educational program through an agreement with Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq.

OIG Says 'No!' to Payments for 'Pay to Play'
Referral Software to Vendors

presented by

Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq.

Health Care Attorney

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
**12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT**

Option to Join Live or Purchase Recording & Handouts

Audio-Conference Description

The OIG now says that payments to vendors of referral software violate the federal anti-kickback statute. Hospitals’ discharge planners/case managers have used these types of software for many years to make referrals. Now what? Why do these payments violate the anti-kickback statute? Are there alternatives? If so, what are they? What should providers do about the contracts they currently have with vendors? Should they be terminated? Restructured? If so, how? What if hospitals insist on continuing to use the software and vendors require payments? What should providers do then? Register for this teleconference to get all the latest on this topic. Extensive handouts will be provided and there will be plenty of time for questions.

About the Speaker
Elizabeth Hogue is an attorney in private practice with extensive experience in health care. Prior to becoming an attorney, she was employed as a personnel manager by a Blue Cross-Blue Shield Plan. She studied at the University of Maryland School of Law, concentrating in health law, and gained considerable clinical experience, course work, and employment experience in this area. Following her admission to the Bar, she developed an active practice in health law. She represents clients all over the country. Her clients are professional associations, managed care providers, and institutional health care providers; including hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, durable medical equipment companies, and hospices. Ms. Hogue gives numerous presentations each year on health-related topics. Her articles are regularly included in trade association publications and other journals. She is a Fellow of the American Health Law Association.

Continuing Education Credits:   None

How it works:  Choose to join the call live or purchase the recording and handouts. Registered locations will receive an email confirmation one to two days prior to the teleconference with dial-in information and handout materials and/or resources. If you purchased the "live audio call" option, on the day of the conference, simply join the call by dialing the toll-free number and giving your organization name and conference ID number. Gather your staff and listen via speakerphone to the presentation, following along with the handouts. If you purchased the ".mp3 recording & handouts only" option, a link will be emailed to you with access to the recorded playback of the call, as well as the handouts. The recording and handouts will be yours to keep. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Registration fees are based on each dial-in connection; multiple call-ins from your organization will be charged. We are unable to accommodate more than one organization per call-in.

Registration Fees:  This fee includes one dial-in connection - either live on August 26 or the .mp3 recording and handouts. Additional fees will be charged for multiple dial-ins. There are no refunds.

KHCHA Members:  $135 / call-in line for live audio call

$135 for .mp3 recording & handouts only   

Non-Members:  $270 / call-in line for live audio call

$270 for .mp3 recording & handouts only