Riverside Community Hospital ("RCH") constructed a medical office building next to the hospital to make it convenient for physicians to practice and see patients both in the office and hospital setting.

A group of orthopedic physicians have expressed interest in renting space from the hospital, but are asking for a "sweet deal."

Answer these questions:

Describe the limitations under the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute in that will impact the terms of this lease.

What language would you include in the lease to restrict the ability of the group to offer ancillary services in competition with the hospital (e.g., MRI, CT, physical therapy, etc.)?