Code of Massachusetts Regulations
233 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF CHIROPRACTORS
Title 233 CMR 4.00 - Standards of Practice and Professional Conduct
Section 4.12 - Improper Solicitations, Inducements or Referrals
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) No licensed chiropractor or agent, servant or employee of a licensed chiropractor or of a chiropractic facility shall offer, solicit or receive any remuneration, directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind, in return for purchasing, leasing, ordering, or arranging for any product, facility, service or item for any patient under his or her care.
(2) No licensed chiropractor or agent, servant, or employee of a licensed chiropractor or of a chiropractic facility shall offer, solicit or receive any remuneration, directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind, in return for recommending the purchasing, leasing or ordering of any product, facility, service or item for any patient under his or her care.
(3) No licensed chiropractor or agent, servant or employee of a licensed chiropractor or of a chiropractic facility shall offer or pay any remuneration, including any bribe or rebate, directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind, for the purpose of inducing any person to purchase, lease, order, or arrange for any product, facility, service or item related directly or indirectly to Chiropractic care, treatment or services.
(4) No licensed chiropractor or agent, servant or employee of a licensed chiropractor or of a chiropractic facility shall offer or pay any remuneration, including any bribe or rebate, directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind, for the purpose of inducing any person to recommend purchasing, leasing, ordering or arranging for any product, facility, service or item related directly or indirectly to Chiropractic care, treatment or services.
(5) Nothing in 233 CMR 4.12(1) through (4) shall be construed to prohibit any practice or arrangement which is specifically permitted under federal laws or regulations, including but not limited to 42 CFR 1001.952.
