The penalties for violation of the Stark law include program exclusion for knowing violations and:

The Stark Law, formally known as the Physician Self-Referral Law, imposes strict prohibitions against physicians referring patients to receive designated health services for which they, or an immediate family member, have a financial relationship, unless an exception applies. The penalties associated with violations of this law are significant to deter unethical practices.

In addition to potential exclusion from federal healthcare programs for knowing violations, one of the penalties includes the imposition of a civil monetary penalty (CMP) of up to $15,000 for each service provided in violation of the Stark Law. This substantial financial penalty is intended to discourage providers from engaging in self-referral practices that can compromise patient care and lead to increased costs for healthcare programs.

While various repercussions exist for violating healthcare laws, including possible mandatory training or revocation of a healthcare provider's license, these do not specifically correspond with the penalties defined under the Stark Law. The focused financial penalty is significant for medical providers to understand, as it directly impacts their operations and compliance strategies.