By Steve Combs | Published May 27, 2014 | Posted in Healthcare Law | Tagged Tags: Florida healthcare attorney, healthcare fraud, illegal caregiver referrals, Stark Law | Leave a comment
A Florida Hospital recently agreed to a record fine to settle a whistleblower claim with the U.S. Justice Department. The federal Stark Law defines referral relationships between a physician and other providers. This complicated legislation prohibits caregiver referrals to an entity with whom they have a financial relationship, if services for the patient are to Read More
Read MoreIn most professional practices, referrals from friends, family and colleagues are an important part of bringing in new business. However, physicians must be careful because federal legislation known as the Stark Law makes it illegal for them to refer patients to colleagues or organizations with which they have certain financial relationships. While the law is Read More
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