01/27/2015
https://www.congress.gov...
"Today, we are here to explore the various issues surrounding the growth and prevalence of Physician-Owned Distributors, or PODs."
"the fraud and abuse risks, as well as (and more importantly) the patient safety concerns related to PODs, are equally applicable to physician-owned O&P laboratories."
"Senator Hatch and I will be referring information about this allegation and about possible Sunshine Act violations to the Inspector General."
"FDA's proposal to regulate LDTs is a significant change that would impose considerable new burdens on regulated parties."