Fred Schulte and Elizabeth Lucas

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NANCY LAZO IS SUING DR. KINGSLEY CHIN, WHOSE COMPANY’S SCREW IMPLANT CAUSED NERVE DAMAGE, HER LAWYERS ALLEGE./MARIA ALEJANDRA CARDONA/KAISER HEALTH NEWS

Device Makers Have Funneled Billions To Orthopedic Surgeons Who Use Their Products

Federal officials say that some of the money changing hands has corrupted doctors and endangered patients.

Aug 9, 2021

Nancy Lazo is suing Dr. Kingsley Chin, whose company’s screw implant caused nerve damage, her lawyers allege./Maris Alejandra Cardona for KHN

Device Makers Have Funneled Billions to Orthopedic Surgeons Who Use Their Products

Government officials say some transactions may violate federal anti-kickback laws, drive up health care spending and put patients at risk of serious harm.

Jun 17, 2021

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