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'Sunshine law' will shed light on Physician Owned Distributorships
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Jun 18, 2014
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'Sunshine law' will shed light on Physician Owned Distributorships
The federal "Sunshine Law" will require public disclosure of financial relationships between certain doctors and businesses. That will shed more light on Physician Owned Distributorships, or PODS.
After two unnecessary back surgeries, Azike Ntephe now uses a walker to move around his home. He had to give up his law practice and most outdoor activities as begins to walk on his own again.
After two unnecessary back surgeries, Azike Ntephe now uses a walker to move around his home. He had to give up his law practice and most outdoor activities as begins to walk on his own again.
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The federal "Sunshine Law" will require public disclosure of financial relationships between certain doctors and businesses. That will shed more light on Physician Owned Distributorships, or PODS.

The federal "Sunshine Law" will require public disclosure of financial relationships between certain doctors and businesses. That will shed more light on Physician Owned Distributorships, or PODS.

In the second of two reports, KPCC's investigative producer Karen Foshay says PODS have sparked government concern about possible criminal activity.