A Provider's Spouse Owns a Physical Therapy Center

A provider's spouse owns a physical therapy center. You notice that the provider refers many of the orthopedic patients to that physical therapy center. What should the medical assistant do?

A) Nothing, since this is not illegal.
B) Nothing, since the provider is not hiding the referrals.
C) Follow the reporting procedures outlined in the facility's compliance program.
D) Report the physical therapy center to the state licensing board.