The donation of an item with the value of an EHR program would normally raise fraud and abuse concerns, but exemptions to the Stark Law and AKS were crafted to encourage widespread implementation of EHRs and allow smaller provider groups to accept gifts of EHR software without violating the law and statute. The Stark exemption and AKS safe harbor both permit EHR donations if certain safeguards are met.
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