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Focus (Forum & Focus)

Apr. 21, 2009

A Stark Contrast

Focus - The Department of Health and Human Services has indicated it will depart from "gotcha" enforcement of the Stark Law, write John P. Wagner and Richard B. Spohn.

FOCUS COLUMN

By John P. Wagner and Richard B. Spohn

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General has announced changes in the way health care providers may self-disclose violations of the Stark Law, leaving providers who wish to disclose such violations with fewer options, and potentially facing stiffer fines and penalties. The Stark Law is a complex federal law regulating financial and other dealings between physi...

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