In one month a tsunami is going to be hitting the healthcare manufacturing sector and healthcare providers in the state of Massachusetts in the form of the Medical Manufactures Code of Conduct.
Last week the state of Massachusetts released the much anticipated second set of frequently asked questions on the state law.
The bottom line is if a company with any marketable products (approved or sold) and anticipates spending funds with any healthcare provider, must pay the $2,000 fee, for 09, and be in compliance with the regulation by July 1, 2009.
The Attorneys at McDermott, Will and Emery have put together a nice set of charts outlining the Massachusetts Code of Conduct.
I highly recommend reading the MWE report along with the Q&A’s that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has developed.
Resources:
McDermott, Will and Emery:Massachusetts Enacts Final Rules Governing Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturer Conduct: Manufacturers Must Prepare for a New Regime of State Law Compliance
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Frequently asked questions: Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacture Code of Conduct (May 22, 2009)
Frequently Asked Questions: Frequently Asked Questions (March11, 2009)
Statute, Regulation, Public Health Memorandum
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Massachusetts Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacture’s Code of Conduct: Final Version (March 11, 2009)