decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
Employment and Employees / Why you better know who your employees really are / Bona Fide and Stark
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Article Overview
This brief article explains a Stark-related employment concept for physicians and practices. It is aimed at readers who need a high-level understanding of employment arrangements, referral relationships, and compliance considerations in physician compensation structures.
Why This Topic Matters
Employment relationships can affect referral and compensation compliance analysis in physician practice settings. Knowing the basic framework helps compliance, billing, and practice management readers recognize when a contract or compensation arrangement may need closer review.
What You Will Learn
- The general concept of bona fide employment arrangements in a Stark-related context
- How employment and referral relationships are framed at a high level
- Why physician compensation and contract structure matter for compliance review
- The types of considerations that make an employment arrangement relevant to Stark analysis
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical practice administrators
- Compliance professionals
- Healthcare attorneys
- Billing and coding staff
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