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January 23, 2009

Rare Stark Law Case Addresses Requirements of the Personal Services Exception

Filed under: Fraud and AbuseJeff Mark @ 12:58 pm

On January 21, 2009, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit found that an arrangement between an anesthesiology group and a hospital failed to satisfy the personal services exception to the Stark Law. The ruling highlights the importance of maintaining accurate and up-to-date written agreements. Read the complete opinion here.