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Florida Statutes Title XXIX. Public Health § 400.518. Prohibited referrals to home health agencies

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(1) A physician licensed under chapter 458 or chapter 459 must comply with s. 456.053.

(2) A hospital or an ambulatory surgical center that has a financial interest in a home health agency is prohibited from requiring any physician on its staff to refer a patient to the home health agency.

(3)(a) A violation of this section is punishable by an administrative fine not to exceed $15,000.  The proceeds of such fines must be deposited into the Health Care Trust Fund.

(b) A physician who violates this section is subject to disciplinary action by the appropriate board under s. 458.331(2) or s. 459.015(2).  A hospital or ambulatory surgical center that violates this section is subject to s. 395.0185(2).

(4) The agency shall impose an administrative fine of $15,000 if a home health agency provides nurses, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, or other staff without charge to a facility licensed under chapter 429 in return for patient referrals from the facility.  The proceeds of such fines shall be deposited into the Health Care Trust Fund.

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