Wednesday, March 30, 2016

What Are the Chances Your Doc Is Being Paid by Drug Companies and Medical Device Makers?

This is from Doctor Eric over at Compass Blog:
  • Cardiology had a the greatest percent of doctors receiving payment. 78% of Cardiologists receive some type of payment by drug companies or medical device makers.
  • 77% of Neurosurgeons receive some type of payment.
  • 68% of Gastroenterologists receive some type of payment.
  • 60% of Orthopedic Surgeons receive some type of payment.
  • 49% of All Surgeons receive some type of payment.
  • 43% of Ob/Gyns receive some type of payment.
  • 42% of Internal Medicine physicians receive some type of payment.
  • 23% of Pediatricians receive some type of payment.