Information about the rules and regulations that govern interactions between pharmaceutical, bioscience, medical device company, and other life sciences company interactions with physicians and other healthcare professionals. This includes information on the Sunshine Act, state laws, the PhRMA Code, and the AdvaMed Code on Ethical Interactions with Healthcare Professionals.
A recent survey of 515 physicians by the CME Coalition found that, while they attend CME and recognize its benefits, Sunshine Act transparency requirements could chill their participation in the future.
Most cities don't seem too worried that the Sunshine Act will affect the number of medical meetings and events coming to their destinations, but the question remains on whether it will cause fewer attendees to come.
Massachusetts has passed revisions to its Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturer Code of Conduct that ease some of its restrictions, including the ban on providing meals at non-CME events.
