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Eliminating Kickback in Recovery Act

U.S. v. Schena: Landmark Ninth Circuit Ruling Affirms Broad EKRA Application

[07/29/25]

Posted on July 29, 2025 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

The Ninth Circuit’s (also referred to as the “Court”) decision in U.S. v. Schena (“Schena“) marks the first appellate interpretation of the Eliminating Kickback in Recovery Act of 2018 (“EKRA”). The Ninth Circuit held that EKRA extends to payments made to third-party marketers indirectly influencing referrals for medical testing services, expanding its scope beyond... READ MORE

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