We, the undersigned, support and wish to see passed S. 3254 with full enforcement to stop corruption in the health industry.
Bill Summary: This bill amends the federal criminal code make it a crime to knowingly and willfully solicit, receive, pay, or offer payment for referrals to a recovery home or clinical treatment facility, subject to limitations.
A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both.
Why is this important?
As an advocate against institutionalized abuse, I've identified kickback referral schemes as a primary cause of corruption and poor quality of care for those requesting or feeling a need for such services. I believe passage of S. 3254 will aid in stopping the referral industry that worries more about income than patient satisfaction or well-being.
