Lexology December 31, 2024
Under the federal Stark Law, hospitals, physician groups, labs and other provider entities may provide non-monetary (i.e., non-cash or cash equivalent) compensation to physicians up to an aggregate amount of $519 for calendar year 2025. The dollar limit for “medical staff incidental benefits” provided by a hospital to a member of its medical staff (e.g., meals, parking and other items or incidental services used on a hospital’s campus) is less than $45 per occurrence. Other requirements of the Stark Law exceptions for non-monetary compensation and medical staff incidental benefits also need to be met. Hospitals, physician groups, labs and other provider entities should take inventory of such non-monetary compensation and benefits to confirm they are meeting the law’s requirements, as...