When the Stark Law, or ethics in patient referrals act, was passed in 1989, its purpose was to prevent physicians from referring patients to designated health service entities in which they had financial interest.
Kennedy E. McGuire
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The 1989 act has significance for pharmacists because of their relationships with physicians.
Understanding the Law Can Help Pharmacists Avoid Committing Fraud and Act as Whistleblowers if They Are Informed of a Violation
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