You are a new healthcare manager, and in the process of getting to know the practice and the team, learn that one of the physicians (Physician A) in your practice frequently refers patients to the radiology clinic that is owned by her husband

You are a new healthcare manager, and in the process of getting to know the practice and the team, learn that one of the physicians (Physician A) in your practice frequently refers patients to the radiology clinic that is owned by her husband, which happens to be in the same building and so is convenient for her patients. Is this a violation of the Stark Laws? One of your senior physicians (Physician B) regularly prescribes a medication for his patients because he believes it works well, although it is rather expensive and not covered under most insurance formularies. However, he also has become a spokesperson for the medication, and the drug company sends him (all expenses paid, and he receives a hefty stipend) to several conferences a year, as well as sponsors (pays for) his continuing education course at an exclusive resort. How would you proceed in evaluating these two situations? As a trusted STEWARD, what personal duties must healthcare managers demonstrate when onboarding new personnel?