Florida § 400.176 Rebates prohibited; penalties

Florida Statutes

§ 400.176 — Rebates prohibited; penalties

Florida § 400.176

TitleXXIX

Ch. 400NURSING HOMES AND RELATED HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

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Fla. Stat. § 400.176 (2026).

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(1)It is unlawful for any person to pay or receive any commission, bonus, kickback, or rebate or engage in any split-fee arrangement in any form whatsoever with any physician, surgeon, organization, agency, or person, either directly or indirectly, for residents referred to a nursing home licensed under this part.

(2)The agency shall enforce subsection (1). In the case of an entity not licensed by the agency, administrative penalties may include:

(a)A fine not to exceed $5,000; and (b) If applicable, a recommendation by the agency to the appropriate licensing board that disciplinary action be taken.

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(1) It is unlawful for any person to pay or receive any commission, bonus, kickback, or rebate or engage in any split-fee arrangement in any form whatsoever with any physician, surgeon, organization, agency, or person, either directly or indirectly, for residents referred to a nursing home licensed under this part.

(2) The agency shall enforce subsection (1). In the case of an entity not licensed by the agency, administrative penalties may include: (a) A fine not to exceed $5,000; and (b) If applicable, a recommendation by the agency to the appropriate licensing board that disciplinary action be taken.