July 2010 – Page 3 – Policy & Medicine

FDA Avandia Hearing Update – Committee Votes Increased Risk of CV events, No Increase in Mortality

CME Grant Disclosure and Transparency: Company Reports 2009 and 1st Qtr 2010

Massachusetts Code of Conduct: Harm to Massachusetts Companies and Economy

Massachusetts Code of Conduct: MIT Study Shows Negative Effects on Medical Device Innovation

Quote of the Day: My COI Policy Prohibits Me from Discussing My COI Policy

FDA Direct to Consumer Proposed Rule: Advertising Coalition’s Response

ACCME Releases 2009 Annual Report Data – The CME Economy 7.7% Reduction in Total Income

FDA Turns to CME for Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Pain Education

Massachusetts Code of Conduct: Repeal Passes The State House

Donald Berwick Gains Recess Appointment at CMS – Clock Ticks Down Until January 2011