General Surgery Coding Alert - 2007 Issue 22
COMPLIANCE: New CMS Proposal Could Force You To Scrap Most Imaging Deals
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Article Overview
This compliance-focused article explains a CMS proposal in the 2008 physician fee schedule that could affect physician practices, especially those involved in imaging and other ancillary service arrangements. It is aimed at physicians, practice managers, compliance staff, and advisors who need to understand how proposed Stark law changes may affect joint ventures, leasing structures, and other common business models. The discussion covers the general categories of arrangements under review, the potential practice-management impact, and the process for submitting comments.
Why This Topic Matters
The topic matters because the proposal could affect how physician groups structure imaging and service arrangements, potentially changing the viability of common practice models and compliance workflows.
What You Will Learn
- The broad types of physician financial arrangements discussed in the CMS proposal
- Why the proposal is relevant to imaging-related practice structures
- How the article frames the potential operational impact on small and independent practices
- What kind of compliance and business planning questions the proposal raises
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical practice managers
- Compliance officers
- Healthcare attorneys
- Billing and reimbursement advisors
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