Here’s your friendly reminder that all non-monetary items given to physicians on our Medical Staff need to be reported to the Corporate Integrity office by Dec. 31, 2016.
Non-Monetary Compensation allows Salem Health to give a physician items or services that do not exceed a specific dollar amount per calendar year. The aggregate value of items or services given should not exceed the $392 amount for 2016. The non-monetary compensation limit in 2017 is $398.
Non-monetary compensation gifts provided to a physician may include:
Providing non-monetary compensation to physicians above this limit may result in fines and penalties. Please call Ellen Hampton, Director of Corporate Integrity, Safety, & Risk Management at 503-814-2828 or by email if there are any questions. Next issue: More non-monetary FAQs!