10 things to know about Stark law compliance for group practices

Becker's Healthcare December 6, 2024
Patsy Newitt

Law firm Day Pitney outlined critical points for group practice compliance with Stark Law in a November blog post.

Here are 10 key takeaways:

1. Stark Law defines “group practice” with a specific legal framework. It’s more than a collaborative office of medical practitioners — compliance requires adherence to detailed federal regulations.

2. Group practice status is critical for Stark law compliance, particularly for qualifying for exceptions such as:

• The physician service exception, which permits internal referrals within the group.
• The in-office ancillary services exception, which allows referrals for services like lab tests, imaging and physical therapy performed within the practice.

3. To qualify as a group practice under Stark law, a medical practice must meet specific...

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