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What does 49 CFR 40.101 (What relationship may a laboratory have with an MRO?) require?

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As a motor-carrier owner, you should know that under 49 CFR 40.101, a testing laboratory is strictly prohibited from having any relationship with a Medical Review Officer (MRO) that creates a conflict of interest or even the appearance of one regarding the MRO's duties to your company. Specifically, the laboratory cannot:

* Make money from you using a specific MRO.

* Employ the MRO who reviews the lab's test results.

* Have a contract or retainer with the MRO to review its test results.

* Choose, recommend, or provide a list of MROs for you to pick from.

* Offer you discounts or other incentives to use a particular MRO.

* Share the same business location with the MRO (or their staff) who reviews the lab's test results.

* Let an MRO (or their organization) hold a financial interest in the laboratory.

§ 49 CFR 40.101 · eCFR ↗Sources retrieved: 1 retrieved CFR section

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