LAC 46:LXIII.2105. Required Disclosure of Financial Interests

A. Mandatory Disclosure. The psychologist shall not make any referral of a patient outside of the psychologist's group practice for the provision of health care items or services by any health care provider in which the referring psychologist has a significant financial interest unless, in advance of such referral, the referring psychologist discloses to the patient, in accordance with relative provision of this Chapter, the existence and nature of financial interests. B. Definition: Significant Ownership or Investment Interest. For the purpose of these regulations, an ownership or investment interest shall be considered "significant" within the meaning of §2105.A, if such interest satisfies any of the following tests: 1. such interests, in dollar amount or value, represents 5 percent or more of the gross assets of the health care provider in which an interest is held; 2. such interest represents 5 percent or more of the voting securities of the health care provider in which such interest is held.