ProPublica’s recent publication of a Surgeon Scorecard has drawn intense criticism from many doctors. Without going into details here, I think it’s fair to say that many of the critics’ points are valid. Even its strongest defenders agree that the Scorecard is far from perfect. I’m not sure I have much to add to the discussion…
$300 Million Dollars Of Cardiology Sunshine
July 23, 2015 by 1 Comment
$300 million dollars. That’s how much industry paid to cardiologists and other related healthcare professionals between August 2013 and December 2014… … Click here to read my entire story on MedPage Today….
Behind The Curtain: Study Reveals Big Role of Medical Communication Companies
December 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Everyone knows that medical information flows out of medical centers and schools, research institutions and the NIH, pharmaceutical companies, journals and medical societies. But one important information source — medical communication companies (MCCs)– “are among the most significant but least analyzed health care stakeholders,” according to Sheila Rothman and colleagues. In a new report in JAMA they set out to explore…
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