Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-17-46. Financial interest disclosure

(a)(1) Any health care facility licensed pursuant to this chapter which refers clients to another licensed health care facility or to a residential care/assisted living facility licensed pursuant to chapter 17.4 of this title or to a certified adult day care program in which the referring entity has a financial interest shall, at the time a referral is made, disclose in writing the following information to the client:  (i) that the referring entity has a financial interest in the facility or provider to which the referral is being made;  (ii) that the client has the option of seeking care from a different facility or provider which is also licensed and/or certified by the state to provide similar services to the client.

(2) The referring entity shall also offer the client a written list prepared by the department of all alternative licensed and/or certified facilities or providers.