18VAC85-130-150. Solicitation or remuneration in exchange for referral.
A practitioner shall not knowingly and willfully solicit or receive any remuneration, directly or indirectly, in return for referring an individual to a facility 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 § 1320a-7b(b), as amended, or any regulations promulgated thereto.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2957.9 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 10, eff. February 21, 2007.