tci Part B Insider - 2007 Issue 40

COMPLIANCE: Make a List -- And Check It Twice Before Giving Gifts

Stark II refinements change little, but caution is still the name of the gameBear too many gifts this holiday season, and you could wake up with a huge compliance headache--even a felony charge--in the New Year.Providers who aren't circumspect in their holiday gift-giving can run afoul of the Stark Law, which regulates physician referrals to certain healthcare services, and the broader federal Anti-Kickback Statute. Many states also have their own anti-kickback laws, making compliance even trickier.To bring cheer without bringing legal action, keep these issues in mind before handing out presents: 1. Make it official. To steer...

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