Jul 01, 2009

As I began putting this issue together, I kept thinking about thresholds and transitions, the places and spaces we have to visit while traveling between where we have been and where we're going. This isn't just because this is my first issue as M...

The Institute of Medicine’s report on conflicts of interest could turn CME as we know it on its head

Jul 01, 2009

The new Institute of Medicine report on conflicts of interest is calling for a new system for funding continuing medical education — by 2011.

Conflict of Interest and Continuing Medical Education

Jul 01, 2009

Here are 14 crucial questions about determining conflict of interest in continuing medical education. Do you have the answers?

AMA Again Rejects CEJA Report

Jun 30, 2009

The American Medical Association once again sends the Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs back to the drawing board on its commercial support report

Don’t Fear the PhRMA Code Effect

Jun 29, 2009

Survey finds that physicians still value exhibits at medical meetings even without the giveaways

D.C. Pharma Marketing Law Exempts Meetings

Jun 01, 2009

A new law in Washington requiring pharmaceutical sales representatives to obtain a special license to sell pharmaceutical products in the District will not affect representatives attending medical meetings or conventions in D.C. The SafeRX law...

How Pharma Meeting Planners Are Countering the AIG Effect

Jun 01, 2009

Pharma planners need to take on a new role: meeting advocates.

Navigating Global Pharma Regs

Jun 01, 2009

When organizing medical meetings overseas, planners face a welter of codes and regulations. Here are a few survival tips.

CEJA Won't Seek Pharma Funding Ban for CME

Jun 01, 2009

The American Medical Association's Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs won't recommend a ban on commercial support, according to its much-anticipated follow-up report, “Financial Relationships With Industry in Continuing Medical Education,”...

Bay State Bans Pharma Gifts to Physicians

Jun 01, 2009

Massachusetts' new pharma marketing code prohibits physician gifts and restricts meetings.