Fort Lauderdale, FL asked in Health Care Law for Florida

Q: Medical professional conflict of interest?

Company is owned by three people. One owner works for Doctor as a receptionist, paid at arm's length. Doctor regularly refers clients to Company. Company wants to hire Doctor as their medical director, also to be paid at arm's length. Is there any conflict of interest on Doctor’s part if he accepts the position as medical director while owner is still working for him and she is a shareholder in Company?

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A: I do not have enough facts to come to a conclusion other than it does not appear wrong to me.

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