decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
Group Practice / Overview
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Article Overview
This article introduces the Stark self-referral framework as it relates to physician group practices. It is intended for compliance, coding, and physician practice audiences that need a high-level understanding of how group practice concepts fit within Stark regulations and related physician self-referral guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Group practice status can affect how physicians and medical organizations evaluate Stark compliance. Understanding the scope of this overview helps readers determine whether they need the more detailed Stark chapter and related regulatory guidance.
What You Will Learn
- How Stark law relates to physician group practice arrangements
- Why the definition of group practice is important for compliance review
- What broad organizational forms are discussed in connection with group practice status
- Where this overview fits within the larger Stark self-referral topic
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical practice administrators
- Compliance professionals
- Coding professionals
- Healthcare attorneys
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