The Stark I law
A) contains special provisions to protect laid-off workers and to encourage electronic records technology
B) prohibits referrals to clinical lab services where the provider has a financial interest
C) involved the federal government funding construction of private facilities pursuant to a Certificate of Need
D) provides for health insurance portability and protects the privacy of health records
Answer: B
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