Stark Law: Federal law that prohibits physicians from referring Medicare/Medicaid patients to entities with which they (or immediate family members) have a financial relationship

Anti-Kickback Statute: Federal law prohibiting the exchange of anything of value to induce or reward referrals of federal healthcare program business

HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Federal law governing patient privacy, security of health information, and data breach notifications

False Claims Act: Federal law imposing liability on persons/companies who defraud governmental programs, including Medicare/Medicaid

Civil Monetary Penalties Law: Authorizes the imposition of substantial civil money penalties against entities that engage in fraudulent activities related to healthcare

Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law establishing standards for wage and hour requirements, including minimum wage and overtime provisions

IRS Independent Contractor Guidelines: Federal guidelines determining worker classification as employee vs. independent contractor for tax purposes

State Medical Practice Acts: State-specific laws governing the practice of medicine, licensing requirements, and scope of practice

Corporate Practice of Medicine: State-specific laws regulating the relationship between medical professionals and corporate entities

Joint Commission Standards: Healthcare facility accreditation requirements affecting medical director responsibilities and quality metrics

Medical Staff Bylaws: Institutional rules governing medical staff organization, responsibilities, and relationships with the facility

Fair Market Value Requirements: Regulations requiring compensation to be consistent with fair market value to avoid fraud and abuse violations

Commercial Reasonableness Standards: Requirements ensuring that the agreement and compensation make business sense without considering referrals

Medicare/Medicaid Regulations: Federal regulations governing participation in government healthcare programs and compliance requirements

State Privacy Laws: State-specific requirements for protecting patient privacy and healthcare information, often more stringent than HIPAA