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Avoid This Ophthalmologist's Fate — Know How to Spot Inducements

Published on Mon Mar 12, 2018

Hint: Internal audits can help you avoid kickback allegations. Health care auditors are increasing their reviews of medical practices nationwide, but that hasn't stopped some eye care physicians from putting themselves at risk kickback accusations. Check out a recent case and then read on to see how you can avoid the same fate. Inducements for Lenses? A North Carolina ophthalmologist [...]
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