New Federal Guidance Makes It Harder for Patients With Cancer to Access Drugs.

Samyukta MullangiAnshu K JainLalan S WilfongStephen Schleicher

Published in: JCO oncology practice (2024)

A recent interpretation of the Stark Law limits cancer practices from delivering drugs to their patients by mail or courier-a perverse interpretation of a law meant to curb physician self-referrals and one that has led to patient harm.

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