Rebates prohibited; penalties

400.176

Rebates prohibited; penalties.

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(1)

It is unlawful for any person to pay or receive any commission, bonus, kickback, or rebate or engage in any split-fee arrangement in any form whatsoever with any physician, surgeon, organization, agency, or person, either directly or indirectly, for residents referred to a nursing home licensed under this part.

(2)

The agency shall enforce subsection (1). In the case of an entity not licensed by the agency, administrative penalties may include:

(a)

A fine not to exceed $5,000; and

(b)

If applicable, a recommendation by the agency to the appropriate licensing board that disciplinary action be taken.

History.

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s. 2, ch. 79-106; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 23, 79, 83, ch. 83-181; s. 30, ch. 93-177; ss. 22, 49, ch. 93-217; s. 47, ch. 2013-18.