Stark Law

The basic formulation of the Stark Law is as follows: If a physician (or his or her immediate family member) has a financial relationship with an entity (e.g., s/he rents office space from a hospital), the physician may not refer designated health services to such entity, and the entity may not bill for such services, unless an exception (or waiver) is satisfied.Table of Contents:The Stark LawCore Definitions, Terms Used in Exceptions, and "e;Special Rules"e; Definition of "e;Group Practice,"e; Period of Disallowance, and Other Terms of Art and Concepts Exceptions, Waivers and Other ReliefInterpretations of the Stark LawPenalties and CompromiseResources and Reference GuideIndex