The new Stark rules: what does Stark II Phase III mean for healthcare providers?
Senator Pete Stark, sponsor of the Physician Self-Referral Law, was recently quoted as saying he wished he had never sponsored the law due to its now complex requirements and iterations imposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The new Stark II Phase III rules further muddy the waters. This article reviews the basic Stark prohibitions and provides an overview of Stark II Phase III.
Hofstra
Patricia S
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Duane Morris LLP, Chicago, IL, USA. pshofstra@duanemorris.com
Bilimoria
Neville M
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