As the country moves towards a “value-based” healthcare model, there’s a greater chance of providers bumping into issues with either the Stark anti-self-referral law or federal anti-kickback statutes.
Knowing how interpretation of those laws has changed is crucial for pharmacists. A good starting point is a new document from APC: a white paper from the attorneys at Brown and Fortunado, “Changes to Stark and the Anti-Kickback Statute.” You can read or download it on APC’s website at A4PC.org/stateside, along with other public and members-only resources.
