Legal Services
- ekaran
- Feb, 07, 2020
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With over six years of experience working with safety-net health and human services providers, Elizabeth brings compassion and expertise to her work.
340B Discount Drug Program
Elizabeth works with “covered entities” in the 340B Discount Drug Program. She helps her clients:
- negotiate and execute agreements with contract pharmacies, third-party administrators, and other vendors;
- design, implement, and audit compliance programs;
- oversee vendors;
- understand and influence guidance and regulations; and
- respond to audit findings.
Federal Grants
Elizabeth knows federal grant rules. She assists her clients in understanding:
- the Uniform Grants Guidance;
- allowable and unallowable grant expenditures;
- proper use and accounting of program income;
- restrictions on lobbying; and
- programmatic guidelines unique to their grant program.
The Anti-Kickback Statute and Civil Monetary Penalties Act
Elizabeth works with fraud and abuse laws. She ensures her clients:
- know the implications of providing support to patients;
- proceed cautiously when referring patients to other providers;
- properly structure programs to meet safe harbor and other exceptions;
- utilize the Advisory Opinion process at the Office of the Inspector General when appropriate; and
- stay apprised of policy and regulatory changes.