Permits physicians to make referrals to certain surgical centers.

This New Jersey bill (S 3130) allows physicians with ownership or financial stakes in certain surgical centers to refer patients to them, provided they disclose the financial interest in writing to patients. It applies only to centers meeting strict criteria: one operating room, dedicated recovery space, and ownership by physicians or physician groups. Existing restrictions on physician referrals to other facilities with financial ties remain in place. The law modifies existing rules to clarify exceptions for qualifying surgical practices while maintaining transparency requirements.