A health care provider or vendor shall not purposely offer or make any payment, including without limitation, any kickback, bribe or rebate, directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind, to any person to induce the person:

(1) To refer an individual to a person for the furnishing or arranging for the furnishing of any item or service for which payment may be made in whole or in part under Medicaid; or

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 198.148

  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Missouri Laws 1.020

(2) To purchase, lease, order or arrange for or recommend purchasing, leasing or ordering any good, facility, service or item for which payment may be made in whole or in part under Medicaid.