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  • 1.  Direct Interfaces with Referring Offices

    Posted 05-16-2022 15:48
    Hi, 

    We are a smaller yet growing radiology group practice with an independent imaging center. We are researching the idea of purchasing our own interface engine for multiple reasons. One reason being to set up bi-directional direct interfaces with some of our referring population. I know that this is very common now, but who is paying for the referring side of the interface? Are radiology groups paying? Are we allowed to pay for the interfaces? (Stark law?) Are the referring offices paying? I know my referring population would love to have direct interfaces with us, but will not spend $5,000+. I'm curious if anybody has any experience with this as this is very new territory for us. 

    Many thanks!

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    Ashley Wells
    Practice Development Director
    Delaney Radiology
    Wilmington NC
    (910) 341-1867
    awells@delaneyrad.com
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  • 2.  RE: Direct Interfaces with Referring Offices

    Posted 05-17-2022 00:47
    Several years ago, we pursued but did not offer the interface after consulting with our attorney, who confirmed that it would be a Stark violation.  Smaller medical groups were not willing to invest in the interface.  

    Bruce Yawitz, MD
    President and CEO, Tower Imaging Medical Group
    Medical Director of Imaging, Providence Saint John's Health Center
    Medical Director, Tower Saint John's Imaging

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    Bruce Yawitz MD
    President
    Tower Imaging Medical Group
    Los Angeles CA
    (323) 549-3030
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