David Winker Quoted in Article on CVS's Acquisition of MinuteClinic

David J. Winker, Esq. was quoted in the May issue of Healthcare Risk Management on the risks of gain-sharing arrangements. The article focused on new guidance from the Office of Inspector General on certain acceptable gain-sharing arrangements. Mr. Winker was quoted on the guidelines provided by the OIG and the importance of incorporating a hospital's risk manager in demonstrating that an arrangement does not negatively affect patient care with credible medical support. Mr. Winker also pointed out the importance of providing written disclosure of the arrangement, among other requirement.