Offering a physician rent-free office space in return for referrals to physical therapy is a violation of which law?
A) Stark Law Phase III
B) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
C) Medicare/Medicaid Patient Protection Act
D) Affordable Care Act

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This scenario is described as a kickback which is prohibited by Medicare/Medicaid Patient Protection Act. Stark laws deal with self-referral and a key feature of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is patient privacy. The Affordable Care Act deals with broad healthcare policy reform.

Offering a Physician Rent-Free Office Space in Return for Referrals