The Stark Law was enacted to govern the practice of:
A) physician referrals to other providers such as physical and occupational therapists.
B) physician referrals of Medicare and Medicaid patients to facilities in which he or she has a financial interest.
C) medical office coding practices.
D) utilization of controlled substances in medical facilities.

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The Stark Law was enacted to prevent physician self-referral, which occurs when a physician refers a patient to a facility in which he or she has a financial interest. This is particularly relevant when it comes to Medicare and Medicaid patients. The law aims to prevent financial conflicts of interest that could lead to overutilization of services and unnecessary costs to the government insurance programs.

The Stark Law Was Enacted to Govern the Practice Of