The Anti-Kickback Act of 1986 intends to prevent:
A) bribery, by punishing perpetrators with up to 15 years in prison.
B) any scheme by a contractor to gain the business of a global entity.
C) the giving or receiving of anything of value by a subcontractor to a prime contractor in U.S. government contracts.
D) the custom of lobbyists to give gifts to influence laws regarding business transactions.

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The Anti-Kickback Act of 1986 criminalizes the giving or receiving of anything of value in exchange for the referral of federal healthcare program business, as well as the giving or receiving of anything of value by a subcontractor to a prime contractor in U.S. government contracts. Bribery and gifts from lobbyists are not specifically addressed by this act. Option B does not accurately describe the purpose of the Anti-Kickback Act.

The Anti-Kickback Act of 1986 Intends to Prevent