Stark realities for hospitals.
As phase II of the Stark law becomes a reality, hospitals will find that the new physician self-referral regulations fall into three categories: the helpful, the unhelpful, and the marginal. Providers need to understand the principal changes in each category and modify their compliance efforts when compensating physicians.
McDermott, Will & Emery, Washington, DC, USA. mreynolds@mwe.com
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