Despite Stark Law enforcement seeming to have gone relatively quiet, according to a recent article by The National Law Review  (NLR), the strict liability statute’s six-year lookback period is ticking, and renewed compliance scrutiny is expected before those periods expire. With significant penalties at stake, the NLR article recommends that providers take advantage of the lull to reduce risk and review their compliance practices regarding physician arrangements and designate

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) recently issued the Final Rule announcing the 2026 policy changes for Medicare, including Part B issues and payments under the Physician Fee Schedule (“MPFS”), many of which take effect in January. According to the CMS Fact Sheet ,  “the calendar year (CY) 2026 MPFS final rule is one of several final rules that reflect a broader Administration-wide strategy to create a more equitable health care system that results in be

In August 2025, BFMV issued the latest edition of its Physician Leaders Compensation Report . The report is based on Form 990 data filed by nonprofit hospitals and health systems across the country. It includes statistics on compensation paid to physicians in leadership positions in hospitals, medical groups, and other types of organizations.    In the clinical realm, a physician’s specialty is a primary determinant of compensation. BFMV researched the clinical specialties of