decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
Group Practice / Stark Exception_Group practice arrangements with a hospital
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Article Overview
This premium article covers one of the Stark Law exceptions involving arrangements between group practices and hospitals. It is relevant to physicians, group practices, hospital compliance staff, and revenue cycle professionals who need a high-level understanding of the regulatory framework and the conditions associated with this type of arrangement.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding this exception is important for organizations managing physician-hospital relationships under Stark self-referral rules. It helps readers identify when a hospital arrangement is being discussed within a compliance context and what broad regulatory elements the article addresses.
What You Will Learn
- The regulatory context for a group practice and hospital arrangement under Stark Law
- The general compliance elements associated with this exception
- The types of organizations and stakeholders affected by this arrangement
- How the article frames the arrangement within physician self-referral rules
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Group practices
- Hospital compliance teams
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Healthcare attorneys
- Medical coders and auditors
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