The Stark Law generally prohibits doctors from referring Medicare and Medicaid patients to another provider if the doctor has an ownership or investment interest in the provider. There can also be a violation if the doctor has a compensation arrangement with the provider. The Stark Law prohibits financial relationships that are both direct and indirect in nature. As mentioned above, there are numerous exceptions that apply to this general rule, and an experienced False Claims Act attorney should be consulted to determine if there is in fact a violation.