Which provision of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) may be involved here? What argument(s) can be made in your defense using the Safe Harbor provisions?

DISCUSSION ESSAY

Our medical practice leases office space from a hospital that specializes in surgical procedures. Your practice has been issued a warning by the OIG for possible Anti-Kickback Statute violations and is facing potential fines, jail time, and exclusion from federal health programs.Use APA citation

• Which provision of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) may be involved here?
• What argument(s) can be made in your defense using the Safe Harbor provisions?
• What steps can your practice take to develop further transparency and ‘auditability’?