stark law

High Cost of Self-Referral With No Patient Benefit

...  Cost of Self-Referral With No Patient Benefit Jackie Speier (D-CA) introduced legislation, "Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013," which would amend the Stark Law's IOAS exception by removing anatomic pathology, physical therapy, advanced diagnostic imaging, and radiation oncology from the … Read more on Science Daily (press release) Stand up for me Variety helps families who have children with severe medical issues, by paying for things like medical equipment, physical therapy, leg braces, wheelchairs and much more. The cost of these things can be shocking. Power chairs, such as mine, can cost … Read more on ...

Specialized Innovation: Methodist Hospitals Expands Individualized Treatment

...  innovation: Methodist Hospitals expands individualized treatment … Medicare/Medicaid as well as most private insurers will cover the cost of the course. … A multidisciplinary team including physical therapists, pharmacists, nutritionists and social workers come together to plan the best treatment plan for the … Read more on nwitimes.com Bill introduced to curtail the Stark Law's in-office ancillary services exception The IOAS exception is the primary vehicle through which referring physician practices are able to provide radiology, clinical laboratory, physical therapy and other ancillary services reimbursed by Medicare. Without this exception, the Stark Law would … Read more on Lexology (registration) Read ...