decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2008 Issue 1 (January)
Stark: Delay of stand-in-the-shoes provision of Phase III
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Article Overview
This article discusses a CMS notice delaying implementation of one element of the Stark Phase III final rule and places that change in the context of physician self-referral policy. It is relevant to compliance, hospital contracting, academic medical centers, faculty practice plans, and other providers that manage compensation arrangements subject to federal self-referral rules. The piece also summarizes why the delay was issued and the types of organizational relationships most likely to be affected.
Why This Topic Matters
Organizations affected by physician self-referral rules need to know about timing changes, because implementation delays can affect contract review, compliance planning, and restructuring of compensation arrangements. The article helps readers understand the regulatory scope and the healthcare settings most likely to need attention.
What You Will Learn
- How a CMS delay affects implementation timing for part of the Stark Phase III final rule
- Which healthcare organizations and compensation arrangements are most likely to be impacted
- Why the delay was issued and the regulatory context surrounding the notice
- How the article frames the relationship between self-referral policy, compliance, and organizational contracts
Who Should Read This
- Health information management professionals
- Medical coders
- Compliance officers
- Healthcare attorneys
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Hospital administrators
- Academic medical center leadership
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