LAC 46:LXIII.2101. Scope and Purpose of Chapter

A. The rules of this Chapter interpret, implement and provide for the enforcement of R.S. 37:1744 and R.S. 37:1745 requiring disclosure of a psychologist's financial interest in another health care provider to whom or to which the psychologist refers a patient, and prohibiting certain payments in return for referral or soliciting patients. It is the purpose of these rules to prevent payments by or to a psychologist as a financial incentive for the referral of patients to a psychologist or other health care provider for diagnostic or therapeutic services or items. These rules should be interpreted, construed and applied so as to give effect to such purposes and intent.