The Pennsylvania Supreme Court granted a petition to review a case that found the statutory prohibition on self-referrals prohibits physicians from sending injured workers to pharmacies in which they have a financial interest.
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania in a May decision affirmed a hearing officer's determination denying and dismissing five fee review applications by 700 Pharmacy for violating the prohibition on self-dealing.
Section 306(f.1)(3)(iii) of the Workers' Compensation Act makes it illegal for physicians to refer patients for specific services if the provid...
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