NJ A593

Physicians and podiatrists in New Jersey must provide patients with written disclosure of any business relationship they have with out-of-State health care facilities before making referrals to those facilities.

The disclosure must describe the nature of the business relationship (employment, investment, payments, or other financial arrangements) and list alternative in-State providers in the patient's county and contiguous counties that offer the same services.

Practitioners must inform patients whether the out-of-State facility participates in their health insurance network, as out-of-network referrals may result in higher costs.

Disclosures must be posted in a conspicuous location in the practitioner's office and on their website, listing health plans in which the out-of-State facility participates.

Violations subject practitioners to disciplinary action by the State Board of Medical Examiners, with the law taking effect 90 days after enactment.