Stark Law: Physician Self-Referral Prohibitions

Summary

This practice note discusses the federal physician self-referral prohibition, commonly referred to as the Stark law or simply Stark. The Stark law is one of the core fraud and abuse laws with which every attorney representing healthcare organizations must be familiar. Knowledge of Stark and its requirements and exceptions is an essential part of helping healthcare organizations manage and understand their legal and compliance obligations and the risks associated with their business operations.