The year 2023 was historic from a Stark Law enforcement perspective with a resurgence of False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement actions predicated on Stark Law violations. This increase was capped off in December 2023 by the largest-ever settlement predicated on alleged Stark Law violations in history. The 2023 enforcement actions primarily implicated physician compensation arrangements implemented by health systems and hospitals. What lessons can be garnered for stakeholders in 2024 and beyond? This Special Report surveys several of the 2023 Stark Law enforcement actions and explains why, in light of recent regulatory developments, future complaints predicated on similar alleged conduct may be less likely or potentially, at least, more defensible.
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Source: https://www.mwe.com/pdf/was-2023-the-return-of-the-stark-law/