ACCME Seeks Input on Industry Scientific Presentation Policy
In response to the ongoing controversy of industry researchers presenting at scientific conferences such as the American Heart…
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June 2010
Physician Payment Sunshine: JAMA New Law and Ongoing Scrutiny
A recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) highlighted how payments to physicians and medical…
FDA – PDUFA Monthly Meetings Beginning July 1, 2010
The statutory authority for the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) is set to expire in September 2012. At that time, new…
Continuing Medical Education: The Need for Clarity and Resources
After it was recently announced that the American Heart Association (AHA) will not allow employees of medical manufacturers to…
Cancers Two Steps Forward
During the health care debate, many believed that America was far behind other countries in the quality and effectiveness of our…
AHA Ban on Industry Posters and Presenters: Conflict of Interest Run Amuck?
Each year, the American Heart Association (AHA) holds its annual Scientific Sessions comprised of scientists, researchers and…
Current Regulatory Environment: Clinical Trials Difficult To Manage
The Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO) provides an active voice for the global CRO industry by representing…
The Value of Collaboration: St. Louis Orthopedic Surgeon Straightening…
In light of the recent posting of physician payments from Medtronic and their online database, a brief scan of doctors revealed…
AMA CEJA 2010: House of Delegate Sends Back CEJA Report on CME for 4th…
For a fourth time in a row, the American Medical Association House of Delegates (AMA-HOD) has sent the Council on Judicial and…
Medical Meetings: Coffee a Conflict of Interest?
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recently held its annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois. The conference…