The University of Wisconsin-Madison recommended new conflict-of-interest rules for its physicians, according to a report in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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The Stark law prohibits physicians from ordering designated health services for Medicare patients from entities with which the physician, or a family member, has a financial relationship unless an exception applies. This article reviews 11 key concepts under the Stark…
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