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Pain-management clinics can be a valuable source of revenue for ambulatory surgery centers, but they can also spell legal trouble if you're not careful to avoid the pitfalls of the federal Anti-Kickback statute. Whether you already have a pain management clinic or are considering adding one to your facility, here's how to avoid the pain management danger zones.
