To which programs does the Stark Law apply according to the material?

To which programs does the Stark Law apply according to the material?

• A. Medicare and Medicaid only
• B. Private insurance only
• C. All government programs
• D. International health programs

Answer: (A)

Stark Law is a self-referral rule tied to payments from federally funded health programs. It applies to referrals for designated health services when the service would be paid for by Medicare or Medicaid. That makes Medicare and Medicaid the programs covered by the law. It does not extend to private insurance only, all government programs, or international health programs, which is why those other options aren’t correct.

Stark Law is a self-referral rule tied to payments from federally funded health programs. It applies to referrals for designated health services when the service would be paid for by Medicare or Medicaid. That makes Medicare and Medicaid the programs covered by the law. It does not extend to private insurance only, all government programs, or international health programs, which is why those other options aren’t correct.