Florida Statute 400.176 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

The 2025 Florida Statutes

Title XXIX
PUBLIC HEALTH

Chapter 400
NURSING HOMES AND RELATED HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

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400.176 Rebates prohibited; penalties.—

(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.

History.—s. 2, ch. 79-106; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 23, 79, 83, ch. 83-181; s. 30, ch. 93-177; ss. 22, 49, ch. 93-217; s. 47, ch. 2013-18.

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Williams Farms of Homestead, Inc. v. Rain & Hail Insurance Services

121 F.3d 630, 1997 U.S. App. LEXIS 23623, 1997 WL 527658

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Sep 9, 1997 | Docket: 335614

Cited 29 times | Published

insurance providers with indemnification); 7 C.F.R. § 400.176(b) (1997) (preemption provision limiting specified

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