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June 3, 2009

von Briesen & Roper Legal Update: “Under Arrangements” Under Fire: Stark Rules Set to Become Effective October 1, 2009

Filed under: Fraud and AbuseJeff Mark and David Edquist @ 1:09 pm

New restrictions on per-click and percentage-based leasing arrangements and “under arrangements” provider agreements become effective October 1, 2009. These limitations will significantly diminish the ongoing utility of these models as a vehicle for hospital/physician collaboration. Hospitals and physicians now have four months to restructure or abandon non-compliant arrangements, as existing arrangements will not be grandfathered under the new rules. Read more…