May 8, 2017
By Michael Rosen, Esq. The Chilling Effect of the New CIAs
To a compliance officer, the words “corporate integrity agreement” (CIA) can send a chill up and down the spine. When you look at the true meaning and goal of a CIA though, you can see that its intent is not punitive, but instead a road map to make a healthcare…
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