Problem:
A neurologist, Dr. Narci, sends every hospitalist who refers patients to his practice a custom portrait of himself. Dr. Narci mainly sees this as a way to boost his own ego, but also a nice gesture to the physicians sending him some business (and maybe more). Does this raise an Anti-Kickback Statute issue?
A) Yes, the Anti-Kickback Statute does not care about the intent of the physician.
B) Yes, one purpose of the portrait is to induce referrals.
C) No, it's mainly for Dr. Narci's ego so it would not implicate the Anti-Kickback Statute.
D) No, the art print is only nominal in value.