Becker's Healthcare October 5, 2023
Patsy Newitt

Understanding physician arrangements and Stark law is critical to ensure patient care while complying with legal policy, according to an Oct. 4 article published in JDSupra and written by the Health Care Compliance Association.

Here are five notes to know:

1. Adhering to Stark law is important because it is a strict liability statute that does not require proof of intent to violate the law, the article said.

2. Stark law prohibits physicians from making referrals for certain Medicare-payable health services if the physician or immediate family member has a financial relationship with...

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