The Stark Law: O.D. physician Self Referral
Stark is a strict liability law and may be violated regardless of the O.D.'s good intentions to benefit patient care or improve patient access to health care resources. Penalties for violations of the Stark Law may be greatly increased if the intent of the arrangement is to secure patient referrals in violation of the federal Anti-kickback Statute or the federal False Claims Act. O.D.s are urged to contact their lawyers to help them determine whether a proposed activity would violate the Stark Law or whether an exception is available.
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