Becker's Healthcare October 24, 2022
Understanding fair market value is critical for compliance under Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statutes, The National Law Review reported Oct. 20.
Compensation arrangements like employment, independent contractor, medical directorships, exclusive service arrangements, call coverage, quality reviews and medical staff officer stipends are required to be representative of fair market value.
Fair market value opinions are often based on benchmark data, but in the Stark Law Final Rules, CMS said that fair market value should include the application...