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NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.3 - Failure of physician to comply; sanctions

45:9-22.3. Failure of physician to comply; sanctions  A physician who fails to comply with this act is liable for action by the State Board of Medical Examiners pursuant to R.S. 45:9-1 et seq. L.1984, c. 185, s. 2, eff. Nov. 14, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.3a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.3a - Distribution of booklet by attending physician

45:9-22.3a. Distribution of booklet by attending physician  2. An attending physician shall give all patients who are referred for a routine mammogram or who are under the physician's care for treatment of breast cancer a copy of the informational booklet on breast cancer prepared by the Department of Health pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1993, c.225 (C.26:2-168).  L.1993,c.225,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.3b (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.3b - Immunity from civil liability for physician

45:9-22.3b. Immunity from civil liability for physician  3. A physician who fails to provide a copy of the information booklet on breast cancer to a patient shall not be liable for a civil penalty because of his failure to do so.  L.1993,c.225,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.5a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.5a - Certain referrals for procedures involving anesthesia.

45:9-22.5a Certain referrals for procedures involving anesthesia.  4. a. A referral for ambulatory surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia made prior to the effective date of this section of P.L.2009, c.24 by a practitioner to a surgical practice or ambulatory care facility licensed by the Department of Health to perform surgical and related services shall be deemed to comply with the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1989, c.19 (C.45:9-22.5) if the practitioner personally performed the procedure that is the subject of the referral. b. As used in this section, "surgical practice" means a structure or suite of rooms that has the following characteristics: (1) has no more than one room dedicated for use as an operating room which is specifically equipped to perform surgery, and is designed and constructed to accommodate invasive diagnostic and surgical procedures; (2) has one or more post-anesthesia care units or a dedicated recovery area where the patient may be closely monitored and observed until discharged; and (3) is established by a physician, physician professional association surgical practice, or other professional practice form specified by the State Board of Medical Examiners pursuant to N.J.A.C.13:35-6.16(f) solely for the physician's, association's or other professional entity's private medical practice. L.2009, c.24, s.4; amended 2012, c.17, s.411; 2017, c.283, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.5b (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.5b - Certain referrals to surgical practice, ambulatory care facility.

45:9-22.5b Certain referrals to surgical practice, ambulatory care facility.  5. a. A referral made during the first 12 months after the effective date of this section of P.L.2009, c.24 to a surgical practice or an ambulatory care facility licensed by the Department of Health and Senior Services to perform surgical and related services, shall be deemed to comply with the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1989, c.19 (C.45:9-22.5) if: (1) the practitioner who makes the referral also personally performs the procedure; and  (2) disclosure of the referring practitioner's significant beneficial interest in the surgical practice or licensed ambulatory care facility is made to the patient in writing, at or prior to the time that the referral is made, consistent with the provisions of section 3 of P.L.1989, c.19 (C.45:9-22.6). b. As used in this section, "surgical practice" means a structure or suite of rooms that has the following characteristics: (1) has no more than one room dedicated for use as an operating room which is specifically equipped to perform surgery, and is designed and constructed to accommodate invasive diagnostic and surgical procedures; (2) has one or more post-anesthesia care units or a dedicated recovery area where the patient may be closely monitored and observed until discharged; and (3) is established by a physician, physician professional association surgical practice, or other professional practice form specified by the State Board of Medical Examiners pursuant to N.J.A.C.13:35-6.16(f) solely for the physician's, association's or other professional entity's private medical practice.  "Surgical practice" includes an unlicensed entity that is certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as an ambulatory surgery center provider. L.2009, c.24, s.5 (expires March 1, 2010).
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.5c (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.5c - Application package to operate an alternate payment model.

45:9-22.5c Application package to operate an alternate payment model.  3. a. Participants desiring to establish an alternative payment model shall submit to the Department of Health, in a form and manner established by the Department of Health, an application package to operate an alternative payment model. The application shall include: (1) a description of the alternative payment model, including the participants in the model and how the model satisfies the definition of an alternative payment model in section 1 of P.L.1989, c.19 (C.45:9-22.4); (2) a description of the organizational structure of the entity responsible for carrying out the alternative payment model, including information on the organizational role of the participants in the alternative payment model, and information regarding the compliance of any alternative payment entity with applicable provisions of P.L.1999, c.409 (C.17:48H-1 et seq.) and regulations adopted pursuant thereto; (3) the date on which the alternative payment model is proposed to begin operation;  (4) an explanation of how the alternative payment model satisfies the alternative payment model standards; and  (5) other information reasonably requested by the Department of Health. b. The Department of Health shall review the application submitted pursuant to subsection a. of this section, and shall notify participants in no more than 60 days if the proposed alternative payment model does not meet the requirement of this act. The Department of Health shall provide the participants with a reasonable opportunity to remedy any deficiencies in the alternative payment model proposal, and may terminate an alternative payment model that continues to fail to meet the requirements of this act. c. Notwithstanding subsections a. and b. of this section, an alternative payment model shall be deemed approved by the Department of Health without further review, and no participant shall be required under this section to file additional information with the department concerning such an alternative payment model, if the alternative payment model has been authorized and approved under the Medicare Shared Savings Program pursuant to 42 U.S.C. s.1395jjj or under a demonstration operated by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation described at 42 U.S.C. s.1315a. L.2017, c.111, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.5d (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.5d - Review by DOH.

45:9-22.5d Review by DOH.  4. a. The Department of Health shall review each registered alternative payment model at least once every six years to determine whether the participants in the alternative payment model have complied with this act and other relevant State and federal laws and regulations, and whether the alternative payment model has resulted in a degradation of quality of health care provided to patients attributable to the alternative payment model.  b. The department shall have authority to revoke the registration of an alternative payment model if the department's review finds that the alternative payment model fails to comply with State or federal law, or if it results in a degradation of quality of patient care. c. An alternative payment model's registration shall not expire or otherwise be terminated solely as a result of the department's failure to conduct a review required pursuant to subsection a. of this section. L.2017, c.111, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.5e (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.5e - Rules, regulations.

45:9-22.5e Rules, regulations.  5. The Commissioner of Health shall, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt any rules and regulations as the commissioner deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.2017, c.111, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.6 - Written disclosure form.

45:9-22.6 Written disclosure form.  3. The written disclosure form required pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1989, c.19 (C.45:9-22.5) shall be prescribed by regulation of the State Board of Medical Examiners. In addition to such other information as the board determines necessary, the disclosure shall inform the patient whether any services or facility fees associated with the referral will be considered to be, and reimbursed at, an "out-of-network" level by the patient's insurance carrier or other third party payer. L.1989, c.19, s.3; amended 2009, c.24, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.7 - Exemption

45:9-22.7. Exemption  The disclosure requirements of this act do not apply in the case of a practitioner who is providing health care services pursuant to a prepaid capitated contract entered into with the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in the Department of Human Services.  L. 1989, c. 19, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.8 - Penalty

45:9-22.8. Penalty  A practitioner who violates the provisions of this act is liable for a penalty pursuant to section 12 of P.L. 1978, c. 73 (C. 45:1-25).  L. 1989, c. 19, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.9 - Rules, regulations

45:9-22.9. Rules, regulations  The State Board of Medical Examiners established pursuant to R.S. 45:9-1 shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this act pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.).  L. 1989, c. 19, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.10 - Administration of physical modalities to patients by employees of physicians

45:9-22.10. Administration of physical modalities to patients by employees of physicians  a. A physician licensed pursuant to chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes shall not use an employee to administer physical modalities to patients unless that employee is a health care provider licensed in this State.  As used in this subsection, physical modalities mean ultraviolet (B and C bands) and electromagnetic rays including, but not limited to, deep heating agents, microwave diathermy, shortwave diathermy, and ultrasound.  b. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any person licensed to practice in this State under any other law from engaging in the practice for which he is licensed.  L.1990,c.68,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.11 - Dispensing of drugs to patient limited; exceptions.

45:9-22.11 Dispensing of drugs to patient limited; exceptions.  46. A physician or other person authorized by law to prescribe drugs or medicines shall not dispense more than a seven-day supply of drugs or medicines to any patient. The drugs or medicines shall be dispensed at or below the cost the prescriber has paid for the particular drug or medicine, plus an administrative cost not to exceed 10 percent of the cost of the drug or medicine.  The provisions of this section shall not apply to a prescriber: a. who dispenses drugs or medicines in a hospital emergency room, a student health center at an institution of higher education, or a publicly subsidized community health center, family planning clinic or prenatal clinic, if the drugs or medicines that are dispensed are directly related to the services provided at the facility; b. whose practice is situated 10 miles or more from a licensed pharmacy; c. when the prescriber dispenses allergenic extracts and injectables; d. when the prescriber dispenses drugs pursuant to an oncological or AIDS protocol;  e. when the prescriber dispenses salves, ointments or drops; or f. when the prescriber dispenses a drug or medicine delivered to the eye through a contact lens. A prescriber shall furnish to a patient, with each prescription drug or medicine which is a controlled dangerous substance dispensed for that patient pursuant to this section, a copy of the notice prepared by the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2015, c.66 (C.45:9-22.11a). The provisions of this section shall not apply to a licensed physician, podiatric physician or chiropractic physician who dispenses food concentrates, food extracts, vitamins, minerals, herbs, enzymes, amino acids, tissue or cell salts, glandular extracts, nutraceuticals, botanicals, homeopathic remedies, and other nutritional supplements.  L.1991, c.187, s.46; amended 2009, c. 322, s.2; 2010, c.12, s.1; 2015, c.66, s.1; 2015, c.296.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.11a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.11a - Pharmacy practice site to notify patients how to properly dispose of unused prescription drugs.

45:9-22.11a Pharmacy practice site to notify patients how to properly dispose of unused prescription drugs.  2. a. A pharmacy practice site that dispenses prescription drugs, other than a long-term care pharmacy, shall distribute, with each prescription drug which is a controlled dangerous substance that it dispenses to an individual located in this State, a copy of the notice prepared pursuant to subsection b. of this section. For the purposes of this subsection, "pharmacy practice site" includes only those pharmacy practice sites that are located inside the State.  b. The Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall prepare and post on its website a notice, for use by a prescriber pursuant to section 46 of P.L.1991, c.187 (C.45:9-22.11), and which a pharmacy practice site shall utilize for the purposes of subsection a. of this section, to advise customers and patients about: (1) the availability of drug take-back programs sponsored by a local, State, or federal government agency; and (2) how to obtain information from the website for those programs concerning where unused prescription drugs may be dropped off for the purpose of ensuring their safe, secure, efficient, and environmentally sound disposal. L.2015, c.66, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.12 - Display of policy by physician of Medicare excess charge policy

45:9-22.12. Display of policy by physician of Medicare excess charge policy  1. a. A physician licensed pursuant to the provisions of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes who provides medical services to a beneficiary of the Medicare program established pursuant to section 1801 of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. s.1395 et seq.) shall prominently display in his office, and include on all billing statements to Medicare beneficiaries, his policy regarding the imposition of any charge in excess of the limiting fee for a service as determined by the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services.  b. The physician shall prominently display in his office, and inform, in writing, the State Board of Medical Examiners, of any changes in his excess charge policy before the imposition of these changes in accordance with federal regulations.  L.1993,c.250,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.13 - Letter of reprimand; civil penalty; repayment

45:9-22.13. Letter of reprimand; civil penalty; repayment  2. a. The State Board of Medical Examiners shall issue a letter of reprimand for the first and each subsequent offense against a physician who knowingly and willingly charges a Medicare beneficiary in a manner not in compliance with the provisions of P.L.1993, c.250 (C.45:9-22.12 et seq.). The board shall also assess a civil penalty pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-25) of up to $1,000 for the second and each subsequent offense against a physician who knowingly and willingly charges a Medicare beneficiary in a manner not in compliance with the provisions of P.L.1993, c.250 (C.45:9-22.12 et seq.).  b. In addition to any civil penalties the board shall assess, the board shall order a physician who is not in compliance with this act to repay the beneficiary the amount of excess payments made and received, plus interest on that amount at the maximum legal rate from the date payment was made until the date repayment is made.  L.1993,c.250,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.14 - Posting of sign required

45:9-22.14. Posting of sign required  3. A physician who treats beneficiaries of the Medicare program established pursuant to section 1801 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. s.1395 et seq.) shall post a sign in his office which sets forth the following:  a. The physician's policy regarding the imposition of any charge in excess of the limiting fee for a service as determined by the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services.  b. The address and telephone number of the State Board of Medical Examiners.  L.1993,c.250,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.15 - Notice of nonprovision of Medicare services

45:9-22.15. Notice of nonprovision of Medicare services  4. If a physician does not provide services to Medicare beneficiaries, he shall prominently display in his office an appropriate notice, and inform, in writing, the State Board of Medical Examiners.  L.1993,c.250,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.16 - Establishment of procedures for review, complaint

45:9-22.16. Establishment of procedures for review, complaint  5. a. The State Board of Medical Examiners shall establish procedures for reviewing a physician's billing disclosure statement, and shall print and distribute the signs which are required to be posted by a physician who treats beneficiaries of the Medicare program established pursuant to section 1801 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. s.1395 et seq.) under section 1 of P.L.1993, c.250 (C.45:9-22.12).  b. The board shall establish procedures by which a beneficiary of the Medicare program may initiate a complaint regarding any incident of noncompliance with the provisions of P.L.1993, c.250 (C.45:9-22.12 et seq.) with the board.  L.1993,c.250,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.17 - "Medicare Assignment Compliance Fund"; report

45:9-22.17. "Medicare Assignment Compliance Fund"; report  6. a. All penalties collected pursuant to P.L.1993, c.250 (C.45:9-22.12 et seq.) shall be deposited in a non-lapsing revolving fund in the State Board of Medical Examiners to be known as the "Medicare Assignment Compliance Fund." The fund shall be dedicated for use by the board to offset any administrative costs incurred by the board in carrying out the purposes of P.L.1993, c.250 (C.45:9-22.12 et seq.). When the amount in the fund exceeds $500,000, the excess money shall be transferred semiannually to the Casino Revenue Fund.  b. Within one year after the effective date of this act and annually thereafter, the board shall report to the Legislature on the amount collected and the use of the fund.  L.1993,c.250,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.18 - Rules, regulations

45:9-22.18. Rules, regulations  7. Pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the State Board of Medical Examiners shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of sections 5 and 6 of this act.  L.1993,c.250,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.19 - Schedule II controlled dangerous substance prescription quantities, conditions.

45:9-22.19 Schedule II controlled dangerous substance prescription quantities, conditions.  1. a. Except in the case of an initial prescription issued pursuant to section 11 of P.L.2017, c.28 (C.24:21-15.2), a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes may prescribe a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance for the use of a patient in any quantity which does not exceed a 30-day supply, as defined by regulations adopted by the State Board of Medical Examiners in consultation with the Department of Health. The physician shall document the diagnosis and the medical need for the prescription in the patient's medical record, in accordance with guidelines established by the State Board of Medical Examiners. b. Except in the case of an initial prescription issued pursuant to section 11 of P.L.2017, c.28 (C.24:21-15.2), a physician may issue multiple prescriptions authorizing the patient to receive a total of up to a 90-day supply of a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance, provided that the following conditions are met: (1) each separate prescription is issued for a legitimate medical purpose by the physician acting in the usual course of professional practice; (2) the physician provides written instructions on each prescription, other than the first prescription if it is to be filled immediately, indicating the earliest date on which a pharmacy may fill each prescription; (3) the physician determines that providing the patient with multiple prescriptions in this manner does not create an undue risk of diversion or abuse; and (4) the physician complies with all other applicable State and federal laws and regulations. L.1997, c.249, s.1; amended 2009, c.165, s.1; 2017, c.28, s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.20 - Rules, regulations.

45:9-22.20 Rules, regulations.  2. The State Board of Medical Examiners, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1997,c.249,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-22.21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-22.21 - Short title.

45:9-22.21 Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Health Care Consumer Information Act." L.2003,c.96,s.1.