title: 'States lag in regulating self referrals.'.
abstract: Physician ownership, which is getting plenty of attention from federal regulators and lawmakers, remains a largely unregulated activity at the state level, according to a study obtained exclusively by Modern Healthcare. Even in states with statutes dealing with such issues, the language of the laws often is vague and enforcement is lacking. But some states have enacted tough legislation, and more are likely to follow.
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authors: Burda
mesh_terms: D010067:Ownership / Q000191:economics*; D010820:Physicians / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D013219:State Government; D014481:United States