§ 90-405 – Definitions.
90-405. Definitions. As used in this Article, the term (1) "Board" means any of the following boards created in Chapter 90 of this Article relating respectively to the professions of medicine, dentistry, optometry, osteopathy, chiropractic, nursing, podiatry, psychology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology and audiology. (2) "Department" means the Department of Health […]
§ 90-406 – Self-referrals prohibited.
90-406. Self-referrals prohibited. (a) A health care provider shall not make any referral of any patient to any entity in which the health care provider or group practice or any member of the group practice is an investor. (b) No invoice or claim for payment shall be presented by any entity or health care provider […]
§ 90-407 – Disciplinary action and penalties.
90-407. Disciplinary action and penalties. (a) Any violation of this Article shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action to be taken by the applicable Board pursuant to Chapter 90 of the General Statutes. (b) Any health care provider who refers a patient in violation of G.S. 90-406(a), or any health care provider or entity who (1) […]
§ 90-408 – Exceptions for underserved areas.
90-408. Exceptions for underserved areas. (a) The provisions of G.S. 90-406 shall not apply to the referral by any health care provider to any entity in which such health care provider has a legal, beneficial, or investment interest upon receipt by such health care provider of a determination by the Department of Health and Human […]