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Fees to Physicians for Referrals to Other Health Care Providers


The AAFP reaffirms the position that it is improper for physicians to receive a fee from any entity in return for: (1) referring a patient to that entity for the provision of products or services; or (2) utilizing products or services produced or provided by that entity. (1991) (2005)