tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post1264354636192941477..comments2024-02-24T06:25:59.743-08:00Comments on The Spine Blogger: Geff Yielding: Going, Going, Gone!Musculoskeletal Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14873819014357051373noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-4856786500781413202012-03-12T03:57:06.955-07:002012-03-12T03:57:06.955-07:00Yes! Dr. Jordan is an honest law abiding man. He&#...Yes! Dr. Jordan is an honest law abiding man. He's not only a gifted surgeon, but he sincerely wants to help people. He was just as much of a victim of Yielding's evil ways as anyone or even more so. It's always best to know what it is you are talking about, before opening your mouth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-42578375491578130622011-10-28T18:38:47.752-07:002011-10-28T18:38:47.752-07:00This story was picked up here:
http://www.outpatie...This story was picked up here:<br />http://www.outpatientsurgery.net/news/2011/10/21-Inside-a-Surgical-Device-Kickback-Scheme<br />Unfortunately the author continued an error made in the blog above. The spine blogger incorrectly identified Mr Yielding as a "physicians assistant". A physician assistant is a medical provider licensed by the Arkansas board of medicine. Mr Yielding was never licensed by the BOM nor was he ever certified by the NCCPA the national PA certifying organization. Mr Yielding was licensed by as an LPN by the Arkansas board of nursing.Coloradopahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14837433667262907711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-87486782279223155252010-01-15T09:38:55.182-08:002010-01-15T09:38:55.182-08:00Does anyone know how Dr. Jordan has stayed out of ...Does anyone know how Dr. Jordan has stayed out of jail? How about the Rep/distributor (Paul Dixon) who lives with Dr. Jordan and calls him "Dad" that does his implants? Looks like there is more work to be done by the DOJ!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-242899796162408382010-01-12T19:26:59.479-08:002010-01-12T19:26:59.479-08:00Sad about the child though. No one wins in that s...Sad about the child though. No one wins in that situation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-38201279325805162772010-01-12T19:23:41.010-08:002010-01-12T19:23:41.010-08:00He can fry for all I care.He can fry for all I care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-82430515789544800382010-01-12T12:43:57.104-08:002010-01-12T12:43:57.104-08:00Hi SpineBlogger,
I am currently working on a repo...Hi SpineBlogger,<br /><br />I am currently working on a report on the vertebroplasty market in the U.S. It would really help if you could list down all the competitors in this market space for me..like Orthovita, Stryker Spine, Alphatec..who else? Appreciate your help!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-3500140603789871622010-01-12T05:54:17.402-08:002010-01-12T05:54:17.402-08:00There's more than whistle blowing going on in ...There's more than whistle blowing going on in this account.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-51733467190896997652010-01-11T15:26:23.430-08:002010-01-11T15:26:23.430-08:00Don't most companies have a hotline or other c...Don't most companies have a hotline or other conduit for blowing whistles? I thought it was requirement since it was such a big deal when my company hired an ethics officer for lack of a better term.<br /><br />Maybe it is just for looks if the FDA stops by...who knows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-47811082484477959312010-01-11T14:03:47.571-08:002010-01-11T14:03:47.571-08:00Who do we (those in the threnches) call? Ghostbus...Who do we (those in the threnches) call? Ghostbusters? Provide a name (Not Philips and Cohen) that will MAKE things happen and a #, or just a name, we will find the # ourselves...all WE want is an even playing field...It's like playing tennis and the lines and alley are out for me but in for my opponent and all the other parts of the court as well...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-68068326951231470962010-01-11T13:15:33.669-08:002010-01-11T13:15:33.669-08:00What are the potential consequences when you decid...What are the potential consequences when you decide on becoming a whistleblower? In all likelihood the individual is viewed as a pariah. Why? Because they took it incumbent upon themselves to do the right thing. Then there is the anxiety in waiting for the government to decide to move forward. Just look at Yielding's case. It took years to adjudicate. Maybe its time that the industry put its money where its mouth is if it claims to be ethical.Musculoskeletal Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873819014357051373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-88806357921182773292010-01-11T11:49:26.712-08:002010-01-11T11:49:26.712-08:00Great job TSB!
I'm not so sure we are to blam...Great job TSB! <br />I'm not so sure we are to blame for the expediency of administering justice. For several years the three amigos (Lyons) have been under investigation by the FBI and DOJ. As of this date nothings transpired other than Bubba reaching out for his new friends.<br />TSB has highlighted the various whistle blower investigations and convictions in Memphis, Las Vegas, Florida and others.<br />We most definately should police our own industry with accurate honest tips. But how long and what will it take before honest ethical people permeate the spine market?meddeviceexechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13290796005654310815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-15732181865472467222010-01-11T09:10:07.879-08:002010-01-11T09:10:07.879-08:00Nice post TSB! But I have an answer your question,...Nice post TSB! But I have an answer your question, "what is taking you (FBI and DOJ) so long to put the other criminals behind bars?"<br /><br />Anwser: We are<br /><br />Almost all criminal investigations start with tips. How many times have you (the reps) heard rumors of unethical behavior by competitors or have seen it for yourself in your own company. How many times have you had the courage to share this information with the authorities? <br /><br />This isn't the Soppranos. We aren't bound by some code that prevents sniches from doing their civic duty. But what we should be bound by is a sense of honor and an unwillingness to stand by while others damage our industries reputation and put patients at risk. <br /><br />Bottom line: If you turn a blind eye to wrondoing, you are just as guilty as they are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com