June 1st, 2011
More Questions Raised About Biotronik’s Relationships with Cardiologists
Larry Husten, PHD
A story by Barry Meier in the New York Times provides new details about a widening investigation into the suspiciously close relationship of referring cardiologists and implanting electrophysiologists with the upstart heart device manufacturer Biotronik. The story cites examples of exchanges between Biotronik employees and their dealings with the physicians. According to Meier, the company […]
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