Physician Self-referral Frequently Asked Questions
Guidance for responses to frequently asked questions related to the physician self-referral law and the CMS Voluntary Self-Referral Disclosure Protocol.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: January 01, 2020
Responses to frequently asked questions related to the physician self-referral law and the CMS Voluntary Self-Referral Disclosure Protocol are provided below in downloadable PDF documents. It is important to remember that the answers provided are specific to the frequently asked question presented and do not necessarily apply to different fact patterns or questions.
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