White House Finalizes Overhauls of Stark, Anti-Kickback Statutes
11/23/2020
The Trump administration has signed off on long-awaited overhauls to the Stark and anti-kickback laws, which aim to make it easier for providers to enter value-based care arrangements, according to a FierceHealthcare report.
The two rules rethink safe harbors under the anti-kickback statute and new exemptions to Stark to add greater flexibility for care coordination while avoiding potential fraud allegations. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma said the agency heard frequent complaints from providers about how much of a burden the laws posed to their ability to participate in value-based care.