Tag: regulatory law
Penalties for Violating the Stark Law
In our previous posts, we looked at the underlying purpose behind the Stark law against doctor self-referrals, the scope of the Stark law, and the ways in which the Stark law can be violated. This final post in the series will look at what happens if you run afoul of…
Exceptions to the Stark Law on Doctor Self-Referral
We previously looked at the origins of the Stark law, as well as the scope of its coverage. With this post, we will examine the exceptions to the Stark law prohibitions and how they apply in practice.
The Stark Law Against Physician Self Referrals
The last twenty years have seen the federal government becoming increasingly involved in the relationship between doctors and their patients. Most recently, the Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”) has contributed to the uncertainty and concern among medical professionals about the increasing role government will take in the management of individuals’ health…