Get a New Lease on Stark Compliance: Target Variable Compensation Rental Arrangements

Why This Topic Matters

The topic matters because leasing structures that were once common may no longer fit within Stark exceptions after the cited effective date. Providers need to recognize which general arrangement types are affected so they can assess compliance risk and avoid potentially problematic referral relationships.

Article Sections

1. Variable rent arrangements and equipment leases

   Introduces the general category of leasing arrangements affected by the Stark changes and discusses why certain variable compensation structures are now a compliance concern.

2. What arrangements may still be permissible

   Summarizes the article’s discussion of remaining lease structures and the need to consider related compliance requirements beyond Stark.

3. Percentage-of-revenue arrangements

   Covers the article’s discussion of compensation structures tied to revenue and the distinction between lease-related concerns and other service arrangements.