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March 7, 2024
New Stark Exception, Safe Harbor Lets Hospitals Pay for Physicians' Mental Health Care
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A new statutory exemption will allow healthcare entities to provide necessary assistance to physicians and medical personnel who are dealing with mental health issues and substance use disorders (SUD) without violating the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS).
In a recent article by COSMOS, Nelson Mullins partner Bob Wade delves into the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) and the significance of the Exception for Physician Wellness Program. The publication sourced its information from a recent episode on Wade’s Stark Integrity Podcast.
According to Wade, it’s a move towards recognizing the importance of mental health and addiction recovery within the medical community, offering support without the burden of potential legal repercussions for both the providing entities and the physicians in need.
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