1. From the readings and independent research, find one (1) specific CURRENT real-life legal case that can serve as an example of an HCO's or health professional's breach of the Anti-Kickback Statute or Stark Law, both federal statutes.
2. Note the violation. Does this violation relate to all payment programs and all health providers or just specific ones?

A recent legal case has brought to light the unethical practices of a medical device company. The settlement resolves allegations that Arthrex agreed to provide remuneration to the surgeon in the form of royalty payments purportedly for the surgeon's contributions to Arthrex's SutureBridge and SpeedBridge products when the remuneration was in fact intended to induce the surgeon's use and recommendation of Arthrex's products. A prominent orthopedic surgeon who allegedly offered discounted surgery packages to a physical therapy clinic in exchange for increased patient referrals, violating the Anti-Kickback Statute. This firm was found engaging in corrupt activities by providing extravagant bribes to doctors. These bribes included costly travel and entertainment packages, aimed at influencing the physicians to favor their medical devices when recommending treatments to patients. Such actions were in direct violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), highlighting a significant breach of ethical standards within the healthcare industry.

(Actual Court Document)

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/medical-device-company-arthrex-pay-16-million-resolve-kickback-allegations