Questions: 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 their compliance officer.

Reporting to coworkers is not the appropriate channel for addressing legal violations. Coworkers may not have the authority or knowledge to handle such issues effectively.

While the board of directors is a high-level authority within an organization, they are not typically the first point of contact for reporting legal violations. The board may not be directly involved in day-to-day compliance matters.

The compliance officer is responsible for ensuring that the organization adheres to legal and ethical standards, including the Stark Law. They are the appropriate person to handle reports of potential violations and take necessary actions.

Local law enforcement is generally not involved in regulatory compliance issues like the Stark Law, which is a federal law. Reporting to law enforcement would not be the correct step in this context.