Introduction to Stark Law
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About this course
A comprehensive introduction to stark law for newcomers.
- 5 lessons
- 30 min
- beginner
What you'll learn
- Define the Stark Law and distinguish it from other healthcare fraud and abuse laws
- Explain the policy rationale behind prohibiting physician self-referral
- Identify the historical and regulatory context in which the law operates
- Describe the referral prohibition and the billing prohibition
- Define what constitutes a financial relationship under the Stark Law
- Recognize which services are designated health services (DHS)
Finishing the course
- 20 knowledge-check questions along the way, so you know the ideas stuck before you move on.
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