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Operationalizing Risk Assessments: Stark & Anti Kickback

Written by Ntracts | Nov 12, 2025 11:42:46 AM

In this podcast, learn how to use DOJ compliance guidance, focused arrangement CIA’s, and contract data to identify and mitigate Stark Law and Anti Kickback risk.

 

 

Stephanie Haywood, Chief Client Officer, Ntracts, speaks with experts Jerry Lear, Chief Internal Audit/ERM Officer, Bon Secours Mercy Health, and Ken Zeko, Principal Advisor, Hall Render Advisory Services, about steps health care organizations can take to conduct thorough risk assessments to establish and maintain Stark and Anti-Kickback compliance.

In this episode:

  • How DOJ compliance guidance, focus arrangements CIAs, and organizational contract data can be used to operationalize and enhance your risk assessment process
  • Advice to legal and compliance leaders on how to get started
  • Practical ways you can gain stakeholder buy-in and ensure those in their organization are aware of potential risks

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Ntracts Contributors

This post features insights from our subject matter experts:

 

Stephanie Haywood, Chief Client Officer  

Stephanie has over 18 years of experience in healthcare contract lifecycle management. She has held leadership roles throughout her career including overseeing all aspects of client engagement, satisfaction, success and pre and post implementation account management.