Medtronic Under Senate Scrutiny

Accusations that Medtronic paid kickbacks to doctors have prompted Senate leaders to push the medical device maker for more information about payments it made to physicians for consulting services. Citing past allegations, Senators Charles Grassley and Herb Kohl issued separate letters Tuesday asking Medtronic to provided detailed information about its consulting relationships. Recent newspaper reports have rekindled interest in claims that the device maker made lavish payments to doctors in exchange for using its products. Matthew Perrone, Ft. Worth Star Telegram 10/02/2008
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