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Enacted more than two decades ago with the simple purpose of curbing physician self-referral, Stark Law has evolved into a complex set of regulations, which some argue impede efforts to transition away from a fee-for-service system.
Here are 15 things to know about Stark Law.
1. In 1989, Congress passed the Ethics in Patient Referrals Act, which was dubbed Stark I after Rep. Pete Stark, a Democrat from California, who sponsored the initial bill.
2. The original statute was quite simple. It sought to ban physician self-referral for designated services when a patient

The holiday season is fast approaching, and between the rituals of hanging up lights and shopping for gifts, there’s another event to remember: the office holiday party. No matter how much you like your coworkers, the prospect of going to the annual holiday party may strike fear into your heart. Read our ultimate list of do’s and don’ts to ensure you thrive at this year’s event.

Don’t: Decline the Invitation
We get it. Holiday parties have the potential to be awkward affairs (like that time your boss’s boss was heading your way

On April 2018, New York state enacted an anti-sexual harassment law that, among other things:

(1) requires all employers in New York, regardless of size, to implement anti-sexual harassment policies and to conduct annual anti-harassment training that complies with minimum standards set forth in the statute (§201-g of the Labor Law);

(2) bans pre-dispute agreements requiring arbitration of sexual harassment claims “except where inconsistent with federal law” and

(3) requires confidentiality provisions in settlement agreements resolving sexual harassment claims to be at the “complainant’s preference” and sets forth procedural requirements for compliance with

Wishing you Holidays filled with fun and laughter, and very best wishes for a prosperous new year.

New York City’s new lactation accommodation law is now in effect and imposes new requirements on employers with four or more employees. The new law adds to the obligations that employers already have under New York State’s Labor Law. Under the Labor Law, employers are required to make reasonable efforts to provide a private room or location for employees to express breast milk. The room or location must be well lit, shielded from view and in close proximity to the employee’s work area. The room or location also needs to