A step-by-step guide to Stark compliance
Healthcare Auditing Weekly, November 23, 2004
The Stark law's fine print can be a tough nut to crack, and Phase II's exceptions are no exception. Generally speaking, a physician or immediate family member who has a financial relationship with an entity may not make a referral to that entity for the furnishing of designated health services to be reimbursed by Medicare or Medicaid.
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