Jennifer, Did some reading up on Stark Law, couldn't find anything specific pertaining to CA other than Stark was a CA Congressman.
The Stark Law is similar to the Federal Anti-Kickback Law. It is named after Pete Stark (congressman, Democrat, CA); he sponsored the original bill. One Reference I found is: "Stark Law Overview" by:GE Healthcare, 3000 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha, WI 53188 It can be viewed at: http://www.gehealthcare.com/usen/community/reimbursement/docs/FinalStarkLawTool_2011_doc0905301.pdf This Reference States: "In summary, the Stark Law prohibits a physician (or an immediate family member of such physician) who has a “financial relationship” (including compensation and investment / ownership interests) with an entity from referring (broadly defined) patients to the entity for “designated health services” covered by the Medicare program, unless an exception is available. In the event a proscribed referral is made and no exception is available, the entity performing the services is prohibited from submitting a claim for the services to the Medicare program or billing any individual, third-party payor or other entity for the services. In addition, certain aspects of the Stark Law apply to the state Medicaid programs". Another Reference, The AMA Website: http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/physician-resources/legal-topics/regulatory-compliance-topics/stark-law-rules.page It is under the heading: "Resources » Legal Issues » Regulatory Compliance Topics »Stark Law Rules" According to the AMA, a basic 6-step interactive guide to help physicians acquire an introductory knowledge of the Stark Law is available. More information from the AMA can be found at Stark Law "rules of the road" broadcast recording from July 13, 2012 webinar. Available at https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/playback/Playback.do?id=e0wier Hope this helps, Rick T. _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet