No Requirement to Refer. Notwithstanding anything contained herein, nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to induce, encourage, solicit or reimburse the referral of any patients or business, including any patients or business funded in whole or part by federal or state government programs (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, etc.) or to limit the freedom of any patient of Sellers, Buyer or any of their Affiliates to choose the hospital, healthcare facility or physician from whom such patient will receive medical services. The parties acknowledge that there is no requirement under this Agreement or any other agreement between the parties that Sellers or any of their Affiliates refer patients or business to Buyer, any medical practice, walk-in clinic or urgent care clinic managed by Buyer or its Affiliates. No payment made under this Agreement will be in return for the referral of patients or business, including those paid in whole or part by federal or state government programs. The parties acknowledge that none of the benefits granted Seller Parties or any of their Affiliates hereunder are conditioned on any requirement that any such person make referrals to, be in a position to make or influence referrals to, or otherwise generate business for Buyer, any medical practice, walk-in clinic or urgent care clinic managed by Buyer or any of their Affiliates.
No Requirement to Refer. Nothing in this Agreement requires or obligates School to cause the admittance of a patient to Hospital or to use Hospital’s services. None of the benefits granted pursuant to this Agreement are conditioned on any requirement or expectation that the Parties make referrals to, be in a position to make or influence referrals to, or otherwise generate business for the other Party. Neither Party is restricted from referring any services to, or otherwise generating any business for, any other entity of their choosing.
No Requirement to Refer. Nothing in this Agreement requires or obligates School to admit or cause the admittance of a patient to Hospital or to use Hospital’s services. None of the benefits granted pursuant to this Agreement is conditioned on any requirement or expectation that the parties make referrals to, be in a position to make or influence referrals to, or otherwise generate business for the other party. Neither party is restricted from referring any services to, or otherwise generating any business for, any other entity of their choosing. THE PARTIES HERETO have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written. The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, through its Sarasota County Technical Institute By: Xxxx Xxxxxxx Title: Chair Approved for Legal Content, December 10, 2013 by Xxxxxxxx Eastmoore, Attorneys for The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida Signed: ASH Doctors Hospital of Sarasota [Hospital] By: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx Title: President/CEO EXHIBIT A STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY For and in consideration of the benefit provided the undersigned in the form of experience in a clinical setting at ("Hospital"), the undersigned and his/her heirs, successors and/or assigns do hereby covenant and agree to assume all risks and be solely responsible for any injury or loss sustained by the undersigned while participating in the Program operated by ("School") at Hospital unless such injury or loss arises solely out of Hospital's gross negligence or willful misconduct. Signature of Program Participant/Print Name Date Parent or Legal Guardian if Program Participant is under 18/Print Name Date Exhibit B Confidentiality and Security Agreement I understand that the facility or business entity (the “Company”) for which I work, volunteer or provide services manages health information as part of its mission to treat patients. Further, I understand that the Company has a legal and ethical responsibility to safeguard the privacy of all patients and to protect the confidentiality of their patients’ health information. Additionally, the Company must assure the confidentiality of its human resources, payroll, fiscal, research, internal reporting, strategic planning information, or any information that contains Social Security numbers, health insurance claim numbers, passwords, PINs, encryption keys, credit card or other financial account numbers (collectively, with patient identifiable health information, “Confidential Information”). In the course of my employment/assignme...
No Requirement to Refer. This Agreement is not intended to influence the judgment of any physician or provider in choosing medical specialists or medical facilities appropriate for the proper care and treatment of residents. Neither the LTC Facility nor Hospice shall receive any compensation or remuneration for referrals.
No Requirement to Refer. The parties to this Agreement intend to comply with and have therefore structured this Agreement so as to comply with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations. The parties acknowledge that there is no requirement or payment under this Agreement between the parties that either party refer, recommend or arrange for any items or services paid for by Medicare, Medicaid or any other federally funded health care program. All payments specified in this Agreement are consistent with what the parties reasonably believe to be a fair market value for the services provided, and the compensation for the Provider’s services under this Agreement do not exceed that which is reasonable for the legitimate business purposes of the parties.
No Requirement to Refer. No provision of this Agreement, or the relationship among the parties created by this Agreement, is intended by the parties hereto to include an agreement or requirement that any physician who is affiliated with any of the AFAM Member or any of the CHS Member (collectively referred to as the “Affiliated Referring Providers”) utilize the services or otherwise direct patients to agencies owned or operated by the Company or its Affiliates or as an inducement to the Affiliated Referring Providers to make any such referral. The parties hereto agree that the benefits under this Agreement do not require, are not payment for, and are not in any way contingent upon, the admissions, referral or other arrangement for the provision of any items or service reimbursed under Medicare, Medicaid or any other state or federal health care program.
No Requirement to Refer. It is not a purpose of this Agreement to induce or encourage the referral of patients, and there is no requirement under this Agreement, or under any other agreement between the practice and the Clinical Director, that the Clinical Director refer any patient to the Corporation or to any other entity for the delivery of health care items or services. The compensation paid to the Clinical Director under this Agreement is made for professional services and obligations as set forth in this Agreement, and no payment made under this Agreement is in return for the referral of patients or in return for purchasing, leasing, ordering or arranging for any good, facility, item or service from the Corporation or any other entity.
No Requirement to Refer. Nothing in this Agreement, whether written or oral, nor any consideration in connection herewith contemplates or requires the referral of any patient. The Parties specifically acknowledge and agree that any benefits which the Company receives under this Agreement constitute reasonable payment for the services provided by the Company hereunder. Such benefits in no way require, are in no way contingent upon, and are in no way intended to induce the admission or referral of any patients to MedEval or any of its or their affiliates, and this Agreement is not intended to influence the judgment of a physician in choosing the medical facility appropriate for the proper treatment and care of his or her patients
No Requirement to Refer. It is expressly recognized by both parties to this Agreement that any compensation paid by any party to the other does not constitute payment for referring any patient to any party or purchasing, leasing, ordering, or arranging for the purchase, lease, or order of any good, service, item, or product for which payment may be made in whole or in part under Medicare or Medicaid. Neither party shall make or receive any payment that would be prohibited under state or federal law. Neither party will intentionally conduct itself under the terms of this Agreement in a manner to constitute a violation of the federal or any applicable state anti-kickback statute. In addition, there is no requirement that a party makes referrals to, be in a position to make or influence referrals to, or otherwise generates business for the other party as a condition for receiving payment for services as provided herein.
No Requirement to Refer. It is expressly recognized by both parties to this Agreement that any compensation paid by any party to the other does not constitute payment for referring any patient to any party or purchasing, leasing, ordering, or arranging for the purchase, lease, or order of any good, service, item, or product for which payment may be made in whole or in part under Medicare or Medicaid. Neither party shall make or receive any payment that would be prohibited under state or federal law. The parties hereto shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and restrictions in the conduct of their obligations under this Agreement. This arrangement for the provision of management and personal services is intended by the parties to comply fully with the exception to the federal anti-kickback statute, 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(b), relating to compensation payable to independent contractors for such services, as set forth in the “safe harbor” regulations at 42 C.F.R. § 1001.952(d), and the exceptions to the Xxxxx Law, 42 U.S.C. § 1395nn, relating to management and personal services or fair market value compensation at 42 C.F.R. § 411.350(d) or (l). Neither party will intentionally conduct itself, himself or herself under the terms of this Agreement in a manner to constitute a violation of the federal anti-kickback statute. In addition, there is no requirement that County makes referrals to, be in a position to make or influence referrals to, or otherwise generates business for, Company as a condition for receiving payment for services as provided herein.
