Weighing the Stark Law exceptions.

摘要

Exceptions to the Stark Law and the anti-kickback statute enable hospitals and payers to donate IT software and services to physician practices. The exceptions are meant to promote the adoption of health IT in physician offices by lowering the cost barriers. While the exceptions have introduced health IT into some physician practices in the past two years, they have not created a rush of donated services. The choice is a complex one for both donors and recipients.