A physician's brother is a speech pathologist, so the physician refers patients to him for services. Which law is the physician breaking?

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The Stark Law prohibits physicians from referring patients to receive “designated health services” payable by Medicare or Medicaid from entities with which the physician or an immediate family member has a financial relationship, unless an exception applies. Referring patients to a brother who is a speech pathologist falls under this law's restrictions.

A Physician's Brother Is a Speech Pathologist, So the Physician