When Surgeons are Salesmen, Be Very Afraid

In March of 2013, The Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) issued a “Special Fraud Alert” regarding physician owned entities and incentivized surgeries. Dr. Sweeny interviews the President of the Association of Medical Ethics about the issue of “Special Fraud Alert” and how it affects patients and doctors.

About Our Guest

Dr. Scott Lederhaus is a neurosurgeon, a spine surgeon, and the President of the Association of Medical Ethics. He has testified before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee on the medical and ethical issues surrounding physician owned distributorships, or PODs.