If a physician sends a patient to a cardiologist, who happens to also be her husband, this may violate the

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The Stark Law specifically prohibits physician referrals where the physician or an immediate family member has a financial relationship, unless certain exceptions apply. Referring a patient to a spouse who is a cardiologist could potentially violate this law if the proper exceptions are not met.

If a Physician Sends a Patient to a Cardiologist, Who