What is the Stark Law? Who does the law pertain to?

You are the very first compliance officer at a hospital system comprised of four hospitals and seven physician offices. The hospital system has a non-profit status. The chairman of the board wants to know more about your role and what you will be accomplishing for the hospital system. More importantly, he is very concerned about possible liability both enterprise wide and personal in nature. The Chairman also serves as the chief surgeon of the hospital system. Other members of the board include the COO, CEO, Attorney, an anesthesiologist, an oncologist, an accountant and a nurse manager. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING: What is the Stark Law? Who does the law pertain to? How does it differ from the Anti-Kickback Statute? Where can board of directors learn more about their potential legal liability? Create a list of sources for future use pertaining to stakeholder associations for hospitals. APA FORMAT, NO COVER PAGE. REFERENCES IN APA STYLE