FW: [OBCE_Publication] Groupon - 2nd Notice - Fee Splitting

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F.Y.I., from the OBCE relative to “Groupon” Vern SAboe From: obce_publication-bounces@... [mailto:obce_publication-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Oregon OBCESent: Monday, January 23, 2012 4:42 PMobce_publication@...Subject: [OBCE_Publication] Groupon - 2nd Notice - Fee Splitting Doctors,It has come to the OBCE's attention that a small number of chiropractic clinics may still be using Groupon type advertising programs.If you are advertising a discounted coupon for chiropractic exam and treatment using a program which splits the coupon fee between the advertiser and the chiropractic clinic, the OBCE has determined that is fee-splitting in violation of administrative rule.Here is the OBCE's statement issued last July (it can found on our home page under Current Topics, the 4th link down) http://www.oregon.gov/OBCE/pdfs/OBCE_Stmt_Groupon_and_Fee_Splitting_7_21_2011.pdfHowever, if the chiropractic clinic buys advertising at a flat rate and the coupon fee is not split on a per patient basis that would not be in violation. Please share this information with your colleagues on the chance that they do not have an email registered with the Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Dave McTeague, Executive DirectorOregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners

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