The new Stark rules: what does Stark II Phase III mean for healthcare providers?

Senator Pete Stark, sponsor of the Physician Self-Referral Law, was recently quoted as saying he wished he had never sponsored the law due to its now complex requirements and iterations imposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The new Stark II Phase III rules further muddy the waters. This article reviews the basic Stark prohibitions and provides an overview of Stark II Phase III.