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. --- 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 --- RESOURCES HealthTronics https://www.healthtronics.com/