The Stark Law (Physician Self-Referral Law) prohibits physicians from referring Medicare patients to entities for designated health services when:
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A
The physician has a financial relationship with that entity, unless an exception applies
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B
The entity is located more than 25 miles from the referring physician's office
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C
The referral is for a non-emergency service
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D
The patient has secondary insurance that would cover the service