Medical practices that provide treatment for Medicare and Medicaid patients need to comply with very stringent regulations and rules, also known as Stark Law. Violating these rules may incur severe penalties, which could potentially put a medical practice at risk. For this reason, doctors should consult experienced Stark Law lawyers to ensure their procedures comply with federal and state requirements.
Stark Law, also known as the Federal Physician Self-Referral Law, applies to any referrals a doctor makes to Medicare and Medicaid patients. The law governs patient referrals for certain health services and prevents a doctor from referring patients to facilities where he or she holds a financial interest. In Palm Beach County, including, Boca Raton, Wellington, Jupiter, Palm Beach and West Palm Beach, Stark Law attorneys can advise you on the specific conditions pertaining to your practice.


Florida doctors must comply with federal Stark as well as Florida healthcare laws. Under Florida’s Patient Self-Referral Act, a patient cannot be referred to a facility where the physician holds an ownership interest.(1) Some of the designated health services that apply under federal and Florida state laws include clinical lab services, physical and occupational therapy services and radiology services.(2) Healthcare providers must be complaint with all aspects of state and federal healthcare laws. These laws govern patient reimbursements, fee splitting, employment agreements and the types of ancillary businesses healthcare providers can own.