“Entity” Definition Expansion (MCOs) and Exclusion (Anti-Markup): Is a House a Home?

About this episode

In this episode, Bob Wade discusses the expanded definition of an 'Entity' under the Stark Law, including Managed Care Organizations and the Anti-Markup Rule.

Send us Fan Mail The definition of an “Entity” under the Stark Law includes Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) and the Anti-Markup Rule. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade details this “Entity” definition under the Stark Law. Hear who the “Entity” usually is, why they expanded the definition, the very narrow exception they came up with, examples of an “Entity” in action, and Bob recite some Miranda Lambert lyrics. Learn more at CaptainIntegrity.com

People in this episode

Host: Bob Wade

Topics covered

• Stark Law
• Managed Care Organizations
• Anti-Markup Rule
• healthcare regulation
• entity definition
• exceptions

Keywords

• Stark Law
• Entity definition
• Managed Care Organizations
• Anti-Markup Rule
• healthcare
• exceptions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Managed Care Organizations, Stark Law

Books & works: Miranda Lambert

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