HB 2310 - DIGEST

Provides that a physician may not refer a patient, or direct an employee of or person under contract with the physician to refer a patient, for radiology services at a health care facility in which the physician has a financial relationship.

Provides that no health care services contractor or health plan is responsible for payments for radiology services provided pursuant to an improper referral under this act.

Declares that a violation of this act constitutes unprofessional conduct under chapter 18.130 RCW.

Provides that an osteopathic physician or surgeon may not refer a patient, or direct an employee of or person under contract with the osteopathic physician or surgeon to refer a patient, for radiology services at a health care facility in which the osteopathic physician or surgeon has a financial relationship.

Provides that no health care services contractor or health plan is responsible for payments for radiology services provided pursuant to an improper referral under this act.

Declares that a violation of this act constitutes unprofessional conduct under chapter 18.130 RCW.