THE HIGH ROAD
It is imperative that we uphold the integrity and trust within the orthopedic industry. Recent allegations against Innovasis Inc., where $12 million will be paid to settle claims of improper payments to physicians, highlight a disturbing trend that must be addressed. Payments intended to influence medical decisions undermine the foundation of patient care and violate the trust placed in medical professionals. These practices are not only illegal but jeopardize patient health and erode public confidence in our industry. We must commit to transparent and ethical practices, ensuring that every medical device is chosen based on quality and patient need, free from any improper financial influence. Let's work together to maintain the highest standards of integrity and patient care.
THE LOW ROAD
This is not a serious deterrent to our industry that will sell $35B this year in the US. Most companies are still getting away with "improper remuneration" as stated in the article below. Innovasis, Arthrex, NuVasive, Biomet and LifeSpine were called out by the DOJ and paid, but they are just the tip of the iceberg. And the government really doesn't care either or we would see mor...
