Changes to The Antikick and Stark Statues: How These Changes Affect a DME Supplier’s Relationship With Its Referral Sources

Regulatory guidelines, including Stark and the Anti-kickback statute, have been broadly written and construed.  They also have not changed much since they were initially enacted. However, the health care industry is drastically different with a shift away from fee-for-service payment models to more value-based models.  Both Stark and Anti-kickback guidance has recently been updated and allow for greater flexibility in certain situations.  Learn what changes have taken place and what effect these changes have on your arrangements with referral sources.