decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
Space Rental / Subleasing
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Article Overview
This article covers Stark Law space rental arrangements and the added scrutiny that can apply when a leased space is subleased. It is aimed at physicians, group practices, therapists, durable medical equipment suppliers, compliance staff, and coding/billing professionals who need a high-level understanding of how rental structures are evaluated under federal physician self-referral rules.
Why This Topic Matters
Space rental and subleasing arrangements can create Stark Law compliance risk if the structure does not satisfy the requirements discussed in the article. Understanding the general compliance themes helps organizations assess whether a lease arrangement may need closer legal or compliance review.
What You Will Learn
- How Stark Law relates to space rental arrangements
- Why subleasing can raise additional compliance concerns
- What general factors are discussed in evaluating a rental arrangement
- How an example scenario illustrates potential risk in a leasing structure
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Physical therapy practices
- Durable medical equipment suppliers
- Compliance officers
- Medical billing professionals
- Healthcare administrators
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