OMB Clears Stark, Anti-Kickback Statute Reforms

The White House budget office on Wednesday (Nov. 18) finished its reviews of physician self-referral, or Stark, and anti-kickback reform rules -- both of which are part of HHS’ so-called regulatory sprint and have been in the works for much of the Trump administration’s tenure . Some stakeholders had expected the administration would issue the rules soon so they could be implemented before President-elect Joe Biden takes office. One analyst had said the rules could provide an early win for...