The Medicare Fraud Statute prohibits "referral fees" or "kickbacks". NYS prohibits kickbacks to any practioner.
I know. But it's important for some people to BELIEVE that this is widespread practice. It fits in with their other belief systems. When they are THIS out of touch with reality, might as well abandon efforts to speak with them about it. It's like trying to convert a Kerry believer; it may be fun to present reality to them and laugh at their responses for a while, but after awhile you realize that it's pointless. "Kerry is a war hero"; "doctors prolong pain for profit"; what can you SAY to such a person?