BC Advantage - 2022 Issue 9

Medicare Patients and Stark Law: What You Need to Know

If your medical practice treats patients covered by Medicare, then you already know that there are countless regulations you need to closely adhere to in order to avoid any issues with the government.One such regulation is known as Stark Law, which pertains to Medicare patients and how your practice refers them for other services, or rather, who your practice refers them to for other services. And the consequences can be hefty fines, even if an infraction is deemed unintentional.This article will give you a broad overview of Stark Law, who it applies to, more details regarding the...

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