Rhode Island H7109 prohibits patient brokering and sets monetary penalties for violations.

Rhode Island H7109 establishes the Patient Brokering Act, which prohibits any person, including health care providers and facilities, from offering or receiving commissions, benefits, rebates, kickbacks, or bribes to induce patient referrals. The act provides for monetary penalties based on the number of patients involved in the violation and allows the attorney general to enforce the provisions. Exceptions include certain payments and services not directly related to patient referrals. The act takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H7109 prohibits patient brokering and sets monetary penalties for violations.

Rhode Island H7109 establishes the Patient Brokering Act, which prohibits any person, including health care providers and facilities, from offering or receiving commissions, benefits, rebates, kickbacks, or bribes to induce patient referrals. The act provides for monetary penalties based on the number of patients involved in the violation and allows the attorney general to enforce the provisions. Exceptions include certain payments and services not directly related to patient referrals. The act takes effect upon passage.