Physician Self-Referral Law

The Physician Self-Referral Law, also known as the Stark Law, prohibits doctors from referring patients to specific healthcare services or facilities where they or their immediate family have a financial interest, unless certain exceptions apply. The goal is to prevent conflicts of interest that could lead to unnecessary or costly services driven by financial gain rather than patient needs. The law aims to promote integrity and transparency in healthcare, ensuring that medical decisions are made based on patients' best interests rather than financial relationships.