Healthy Skepticism Library item: 20365

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Publication type: Journal Article

Capozzi JD, Delsignore JL
Reimbursement incentives to physicians
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 2004 Apr 1; 86:(4):876
http://jbjs.org/article.aspx?articleid=26471

Abstract:

An orthopaedic surgeon has been asked by an implant manufacturer to be a paid research consultant regarding a knee arthroplasty system. The device in question has been on the market for several years with little sales success. In addition to being reimbursed for the procedures, the surgeon would be paid $300 per qualified patient enrolled in the study. At specified follow-up intervals, the surgeon would be paid an additional $100 per case for data submitted. The researcher would receive $2500 if the results were published in a peer-reviewed journal and $1500 if they were published in a non-peer-reviewed journal.