Feel like you need a Stark law refresher? Or that you’ve never fully understood the reg in the first place? Relax. We’ve got you covered with this brass-tacks reference guide.
Caveat:For a risk analysis of business deals that may trigger Stark, you should consult an attorney. Stark is one more regulation that keeps health care lawyers in business.
Stark’s Start
Like many messes, the Stark mess starts with Congress. More than two decades ago, legislators had some good intentions. They wanted to prevent conflicts of interest in medical decision making involving Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.
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