Referral Practices at Guardian Primary Care

At Guardian Primary Care, we disclose all affiliations to the public in the interest of our patients. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality of care and will recommend and refer patients to other specialists when appropriate based on each individual's unique medical needs. Patients have the right to select the specialist of their preference.

We want to assure our patients that all recommendations and referrals are made solely in the interest of your health and well-being. Guardian Primary Care adheres strictly to the following laws that govern ethical healthcare practices:

• Anti-Kickback Statute (42 U.S.C. §1320a-7b(b)): This law prohibits offering or receiving any form of payment or compensation for referring patients to a specific healthcare provider or service. We do not receive any financial benefit from the referrals we make to specialists or other healthcare providers. Read more about this law here.
• Stark Law (42 U.S.C. §1395nn): This law prohibits healthcare providers from referring patients to entities with which they have a financial relationship, unless certain exceptions apply. We are required to disclose any financial interest or partnership, ensuring full transparency in your care. Learn more about Stark Law here.

At Guardian Primary Care, your care is always our top priority. All referrals are based on the best interest of your health, not on financial incentives. We are committed to maintaining honesty, integrity, and transparency in all aspects of our practice, ensuring that every decision is made with your well-being in mind.

Should you have any questions about our referral practices, feel free to reach out to our team.