Revises law concerning substance use disorder treatment facility patient referrals.
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Overview
This bill amends New Jersey law to clarify and strengthen penalties for individuals and organizations that make or receive payments related to patient referrals for substance use disorder treatment. Specifically, it makes it a third-degree crime to offer or receive fees, commissions, or rebates for referring patients to licensed treatment facilities. The bill also addresses related actions like assisting or urging such payments, and defines key terms like ‘health care facility’ and ‘recovery residence.’
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Douglas Steinhardt
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