I get a lot of questions from private practice IBCLCs all over the country  
regarding insurance/reimbursement and setting up a lactation practice, but 
this  one is a first. I was ask about offering a fee percentage to 
physicians or  others who refer to this person for lactation consultation. 
 
While it's legal for a business like a car dealership to offer  a gift 
certificate or money if you refer someone to them who buys a  car from them. I 
think that is what is sometimes called a "finder's" fee. I  don't think it's 
viewed the same with healthcare services. It sounds too much  like 
"kickbacks" and conflict of interest. Anyone have an opinion??? Liz  Brooks???  
 
Warm  regards,
Pat Lindsey, IBCLC, RLC
407-803-2024
_www.patlc.com/LVR_ (http://www.patlc.com/LVR)  


PLEASE sign  petition to help IBCLCs become licensed which will greatly 
improve access of  lactation care to mothers and babies. 
http://tinyurl.com/lq72wpt


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