Section 89. Solicitation or remuneration in exchange for referral

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A practitioner shall not knowingly and willfully solicit or receive any remuneration, directly or indirectly, in return for referring an individual to a facility or institution as defined in § 37.2-100 of the Code of Virginia or hospital as defined in § 32.1-123 of the Code of Virginia.

Remuneration shall be defined as compensation, received in cash or in kind, but shall not include any payments, business arrangements, or payment practices allowed by 42 USC § 1320 a-7b(b), as amended, or any regulations promulgated thereto.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 22, Issue 01, eff. October 19, 2005.

Statutory Authority

§ 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.

                    
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