Key legal issues facing U.S. endoscopy centers

Ambulatory surgery centers remain strong sites for physician services in the outpatient setting. The relationship between endoscopists and surgery centers can be complex from a financial and legal standpoint. The interpretation of Stark and Anti-Kickback laws is a dynamic target, constantly being sifted by legal minds, and is the topic of review in this chapter. Other important issues are reviewed within the context of current interpretation and analysis.