Are there state laws against self-referral similar to the Stark Law?
Many states have their own self-referral laws which must be reviewed in order to assess compliance. A number of states have a lengthy list of services that are unique to the state self-referral law. Many of these states resemble the Stark Law in their complexity and the number of exceptions they include. Other states have a self-referral law that covers every type of healthcare service. There are some universal exceptions to the state self-referral laws. For example, each state recognizes an exception for circumstances where a physician makes a referral to a facility where the physician provides services or the physician supervises or directs the care of the patient at the facility. It is important to check with your state regarding applicable self-referral laws to see whether such laws apply, prohibit or provide for an exception to the given activity.
