Common use of PHYSICIAN OWNERSHIP AND REFERRAL ACT OF 1993 Clause in Contracts

PHYSICIAN OWNERSHIP AND REFERRAL ACT OF 1993. A. For applicable medical services contracts, and in accordance with the Physician Ownership and Referral Act of 1993, Contractor shall not refer any patient to any health care provider or health- related facility if Contractor has a financial interest with that health care provider or health-related facility. B. Contractor may make a referral to or request consultation from a sole source health care provider or health-related facility in which financial interest is held if Contractor is located where there is no alternative provider of service within either twenty-five (25) miles or forty (40) minutes travel time, subject to the prior approval of DSH. Contractor shall disclose, in writing, as well as on a continuous basis, to DSH, its financial interest at the time of referral or request for consultation. In no event, shall this prohibit patients from receiving emergency health care services.

PHYSICIAN OWNERSHIP AND REFERRAL ACT OF 1993. A. For applicable medical services contracts, and in accordance with the Physician Ownership and Referral Act of 1993, Contractor shall not refer any patient to any health care provider or health- related facility if Contractor has a financial interest with that health care provider or health-related facility. B. Contractor may make a referral to or request consultation from a sole source health care provider or health-related facility in which financial interest is held if Contractor is located where there is no alternative provider of service within either twenty-five (25) miles or forty (40) minutes travel time, subject to the prior approval of DSH. Contractor shall disclose, in writing, as well as on a continuous basis, to DSH, its financial interest at the time of referral or request for consultation. In no event, shall will this prohibit patients from receiving emergency health care services.

PHYSICIAN OWNERSHIP AND REFERRAL ACT OF 1993. A. For applicable medical services contracts, and in accordance with the Physician Ownership and Referral Act of 1993, Contractor shall not refer any patient to any health care provider or health- related facility if the Contractor has a financial interest with that health care provider or health-health- related facility. B. Contractor may make a referral to or request consultation from a sole source health care provider or health-related facility in which financial interest is held if Contractor is located where there is no alternative provider of service within either twenty-five (25) miles or forty (40) minutes travel time, subject to the prior approval of the DSH. Contractor shall disclose, in writing, as well as on a continuous basis, to the DSH, its financial interest at the time of referral or request for consultation. In no event, shall will this prohibit patients from receiving emergency health care services.