Catherine Boerner (cboerner@boernerconsultingllc.com) is President of Boerner Consulting, LLC, in New Berlin, WI
Compliance officers should review how nonmonetary compensation and benefits are being tracked to confirm the organization is meeting the law’s requirements. Pursuant to the Stark Law regulations at 42 C.F.R. § 411.357(k), there are exceptions for nonmonetary compensation. Under the federal Stark Law, hospitals may provide nonmonetary compensation to physicians up to an aggregate amount of $416 for calendar year 2019. To find updates on the amount each year, go to https://go.cms.gov/2ksS5zF