Ep. 163 Navigating Physician Partnerships: Understanding Stark Law with Clint Davis and David Soler

In this episode, Clint Davis, Senior Vice President & General Counsel at HealthTronics joins Dr. Silva to discuss the nuances of physician-industry partnerships in urology, focusing on mobile equipment services like shockwave lithotripsy and ureteroscopy.

First, they delve into the Stark Law restrictions on physician referrals and the unique legal status of lithotripsy services. The conversation also covers partnership benefits, compliance strategies for different services, the importance of due diligence, and considerations for physicians looking to invest in or maintain ancillary income through such partnerships. Additionally, they explore the impact of the Federal Sunshine Act on partnership reporting obligations, as well as advice for navigating hospital policies and ensuring legal and financial protections when engaging in these partnerships.

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SHOW NOTES

00:00 - Introduction

06:38 - Exploring Physician Partnerships and Investment Models

10:28 - Navigating Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Urology Partnerships

12:43 - Investment Strategies and Compliance for Urologists

21:42 - Addressing Common Concerns and Opportunities in Urology Partnerships

34:53 - Advice on Urology Partnerships

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RESOURCES

HealthTronics

https://www.healthtronics.com/