4123-6-02.9. Provider access to the HPP - provider marketing

(A) No bureau certified provider shall engage in any advertising or solicitation directed to injured workers which is false, fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading.

(B) No bureau certified provider shall hire, arrange for, or allow any other individual or entity to engage in any advertising or solicitation directed to injured workers on behalf of the provider which is false, fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading.

(C) No bureau certified provider shall pay, allow, or give, or offer to pay, allow, or give, any consideration, money, or other thing of value to an injured worker (including but not limited to free or discounted examinations, treatment, or other goods or services) as an inducement to or in return for the injured worker ordering or receiving from the provider any goods or services for which payment may be made by the bureau, MCO, QHP, or self-insuring employer under Chapter 4121., 4123., 4127., or 4131. of the Revised Code.

(D) A bureau certified provider that violates this rule may be subject to decertification or disciplinary sanctions pursuant to the rules of this chapter of the Administrative Code.

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 08/26/2015 and 08/25/2020
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4121.12, 4121.121, 4121.30, 4121.31, 4121.44, 4121.441, 4123.05
Rule Amplifies: 4121.12, 4121.121, 4121.44, 4121.441
Prior Effective Dates: 3/29/02, 4/1/07

Prior History: (Effective: 04/01/2007
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 11/17/2009 and 11/01/2014
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4121.12, 4121.121, 4121.30, 4121.31, 4123.05
Rule Amplifies: 4121.121, 4121.44, 4121.441, 4123.66
Prior Effective Dates: 3/29/02 )