Questions: Select the best answer: A provider has broken the Stark Law by making money off of an improper referral. What is a penalty for violating the Stark Law? Losing a medical license Submitting a written apology Returning payments received for services provided from an improper referral Closing the healthcare facility Fill in the blank: A healthcare worker suspects violations of the Stark Law. They should report this to Their coworkers The board of directors Their compliance officer Local law enforcement

The answer is Returning payments received for services provided from an improper referral.

While losing a medical license can be a consequence of various professional misconducts, it is not a direct penalty specified under the Stark Law for improper referrals.

Submitting a written apology is not a recognized penalty under the Stark Law. The law focuses on financial penalties and corrective actions rather than personal apologies.

This is a direct penalty under the Stark Law. If a provider makes money from an improper referral, they are required to return any payments received for those services. This is known as "disgorgement" of funds.

Closing a healthcare facility is not a typical penalty for violating the Stark Law. The law primarily imposes financial penalties and requires corrective actions rather than shutting down facilities.

For the second question, the healthcare worker should report suspected violations of the Stark Law to their compliance officer.