Dr. Mary Crib, who is a dermatologist, has contacted the local health clinic and informed the staff that if they refer to her any patients on Medicare or Medicaid, she will give the health clinic a 10% referral payment. This is an example of:

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This scenario is an example of kickbacks, which are illegal payments made in return for referrals or other preferential treatment under Medicare or Medicaid programs.

Dr Mary Crib, Who Is a Dermatologist, Has Contacted the Local