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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AK67 Publication ID: Spring 2003 
Title: Physicians' Referrals to Health Care Entities With Which They Have Financial Relationships--Phase II (CMS-1810-FC) 
Abstract: This final rule incorporates into regulation certain statutory provisions that preclude payment for services under Medicare if a physician makes a referral to a facility in which he/she has a financial interest. It addresses comments from the January 9, 1998, proposed rule concerning the ownership, investment, and compensation exceptions. It also addresses comments from the January 4, 2001, final rule with comment period. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 42 CFR 411   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1877   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Action  06/00/2003    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Joanne Sinsheimer
Technical Advisor
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Center for Medicare Management, Chronic Care Policy Group, C4-25-02, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone:410 786-4620