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US to Big Pharma: Disclose What You Pay Docs

New rules aim to increase transparency

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 17, 2012 9:26 AM CST

(Newser) – Studies have found that when doctors accept payments from drug companies, it can influence their treatment decisions—so the Obama administration will soon require drug companies to disclose those payments. The New York Times reports that around 25% of doctors receive cash from drug companies...   Read full story »

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