Disclosure of Financial Incentives for Patient Referrals

Year: 2015

Resolution Number: 13

Action Taken: Reaffirmed

Status: Complete

Author(s): Ryan Miyamoto, MD

Sponsor: Domenic R. Federico, MD

On behalf of:

Committee: Reaffirmation Calendar

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS advocate that any financial relationship between a referring physician and consultant or specialist be specifically disclosed and described to the patient at the time of the referral; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS work with the Michigan Legislature to develop legislation to require referring physicians to disclose to patients any financial incentives for the referral.

Fiscal Note: NULL

Resolution: View PDF for Disclosure of Financial Incentives for Patient Referrals

For More Information, Contact:

Stacey Hettiger , Director
Health Care Delivery
517-336-5732
shettiger@msms.org