Compliance

Your Integrity. Our Success.

Orthofix is committed to creating an environment of integrity where open, honest communication is encouraged and celebrated. Our company promotes a culture in which employees are comfortable approaching their supervisor or manager if they believe there has been a violation of policy or standards.

As a part of the Company’s commitment to compliance, we have instituted a confidential, anonymous reporting system. This resource is hosted by a third-party hotline provider, EthicsPoint, for the submission of reports relating to violations stated in the Company’s Code of Conduct. The hotline is also a source for guidance related to policies, procedures, violations of law and providing positive suggestions and stories.

See the EthicsPoint FAQs for more information.

Compliance Hotline: 1.855.603.6985 (Toll-free – 24hr a day – Confidential – You can remain anonymous).

To contact the Compliance Department please email us at: compliance@orthofix.com

Orthofix is a proud supporter of the following global industry groups that promote ethical business interactions and adheres to each organization’s code of conduct.

Orthofix is committed to the responsibility and integrity of all employees, stakeholders, and board members. The company works hard to ensure that its teams and distributor partners adhere to applicable laws regarding the use of Orthofix products. Orthofix sales, marketing, education and promotional activities comply with governing laws in each country in which the company conducts business. The Orthofix Code of Conduct contains guidelines for conducting business with the highest standards of ethics and is available in multiple languages by using the following links:

Our Code of Conduct

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Orthofix and Compliance

Global Transparency Reporting

Orthofix recognizes its obligation to facilitate ethical interactions with health care professionals (HCPs), which helps ensure that medical decisions are based on the best interests of the patient. Collaboration between the medical device industry and HCPs improves patient care and advances technology treatment options. As a global Company, Orthofix is subject to several transparency laws that regulate our interactions with HCPs and require us to report transfers of value to HCPs to ensure that the interactions are beneficial and appropriate.

Orthofix supports global transparency reporting for our industry. The purpose of transparency reporting is to help the general public better understand the nature and extent of industry and provider interactions. Orthofix complies with laws and industry code requirements by publicly reporting payments, benefits and transfers of value made to HCPs, health care organizations (HCOs) and health care professionals’ associations.

In the United States, there are federal and state transparency laws that require Orthofix to report transfers of value to HCPs. The federal transparency law (Sunshine Act) requires Orthofix to submit this data through the CMS Open Payments website. In countries outside the United States, Orthofix participates through the relevant transparency reporting platforms as required by local law or industry code. Additionally, certain laws require Orthofix to post certifications, as well as, maintain annual transparency data on the company’s website.

Transparency Reporting for Italy:

The Confindustria Dispositivi Medici Code of Ethics, requires all member-companies to disclose transfers of value to HCPs and HCOs. Under this industry Code, Orthofix Italy is required to disclose the names of HCPs and HCOs that have received payments or other transfers of value from Orthofix, and the total amounts of value transferred by the activity type. This can consist of, for instance, an educational grant to an HCO, a consultancy fee to an HCP for speaking or payment for travel. Disclosure reports will be published by June 30th of every year for transfers of value made during the previous calendar year. Use this link to view the most recent transparency report* for Orthofix Italy.

*Data is displayed on an aggregate basis unless we have consent from the HCPs to disclose their data on an individual basis.

Previous Years: 2020, 2021, 2022

What are important things to know about Physician Payment Transparency?

What is transparency reporting?
The intent of Transparency reporting is make the relationships between the healthcare industry and healthcare professionals more transparent and available to the public. To promote a transparent healthcare system, several countries around the world have imposed transparency laws that require Orthofix to collect and periodically report all payments or transfers of value incurred on behalf of Health Care Professionals (HCPs). Additionally, Orthofix must also report payments to Health Care Professionals’ Associations and Health Care Organizations (HCOs) and other Third Parties.
What are "payments" and "transfers of value?"
“Payments” are fees for services rendered such as for speaker programs or consulting and for associated approved out-of-pocket reimbursements (e.g., mileage and parking). Payments made to Health Care Organizations could include an educational grant for a third party meeting, fellowship grant, product donations or a clinical research study.

“Transfers of value” are in-kind items such as meals, airfare, and/or educational materials that Orthofix pays for or provides in connection with medically relevant interactions with healthcare professionals and healthcare organizations.
Why does Orthofix make payments and transfers of value to Health Care Professionals (HCPs) or Health Care Organizations (HCOs)?
Orthofix interacts with physicians and teaching hospitals in many important ways. We consult doctors to get their insights and advice on developing treatments that meet the needs of patients. We facilitate programs where physicians who are experts in their fields meet with their peers to help educate them about the appropriate use of approved treatments; this helps them make informed prescribing decisions with their patients. We also engage physicians as clinical trial investigators and work with hospitals to conduct clinical research studies, which are fundamental to the development of innovative treatments for patients.
Who is subject to transparency reporting?
The application of transparency laws and standards varies by country. In general, transparency reporting includes individuals or entities involved in the provision of health care. Please consult the Compliance Department in order to receive specific guidance.
What are some of the payments and transfers of value that Orthofix will have to report?
Reporting requirements vary by country. Some examples of reportable payments and transfers of value include:
- Meals provided to physicians during medically relevant discussions and presentations;
- Meals and/or travel accommodations provided for a product training and education event;
- Travel and lodging associated with a product training and education event;
- Consulting fees and related expenses paid to physicians;
- Educational Grants and other payments to teaching hospitals;
- Educational materials, such as journal reprints and textbooks; and
- Royalties and licenses fees.
Please contact the Compliance Department to identify the exact types of payments and transfers of value that will be reported to meet country specific transparency requirements.
What is the timing of the required reporting?
Transparency reporting requirements vary by country. Some countries require an annual report, while others require reporting at the semi-annually or a defined time-period following the transfer of value.
If I have a question about the data that Orthofix has reported, what can I do?
If you have any questions about Transparency Acts, or data to be reported, please contact Transparency@Orthofix.com or call +1.800.527.0404 and request to speak with a member of our Compliance team.