Florida Statutes 395.0185 – 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, or person, either directly or indirectly, for patients referred to a licensed facility.
(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 $1,000.
Terms Used In Florida Statutes 395.0185
- Agency: means the Agency for Health Care Administration. See Florida Statutes 395.002
- Licensed facility: means a hospital or ambulatory surgical center licensed in accordance with this chapter. See Florida Statutes 395.002
- Person: means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or governmental unit. See Florida Statutes 395.002
(b) If applicable, a recommendation by the agency to the appropriate licensing board that disciplinary action be taken.