In a departure from our typical postings we have been working to whittle down into one page sheets what Section 26 of S2660 will mean to Physicians, Patients and Researchers in the State of Massachusetts. The bill outlaws all gifts to physicians and the definition is quite expansive and includes anything related to marketing or services without direct contracts including CME.
This bill has implications nationwide in that many CME faculty and researchers come from Massachusetts.
Bellow are links to three documents to help you understand how this bill effects different groups:
S2660 Section 26 Impact on Physicians
S2660 Section 26 Impact on Clinical Research
S2660 Section 26 Impact on Patients
If you agree with our points, please alert your friends and business associates in Massachusetts, or if you live in the state, write a letter, call or email your state representative or the Speakers office.
Representative in Massachusetts or
the Speaker of the State House of Representatives.
Massachusetts residents search for your district by city or town.
This bill passed the State Senate 36-0 on April 17th and is moving quickly through the State House.