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2009 brings a move toward ending pharma freebies
A look at the guidelines on the ban of the distribution of items for healthcare professionals use that do not advance disease treatment or education
Medical tourism: way of the future or flight of fancy?
A look at the rise of medical tourism, its benefits, challenges, and potential effects on healthcare providers
Universal healthcare in the US? Not yet, but probably soon
A brief overview of Obama's healthcare plan and its potential economic implications, as well as criticisms from health economists.
Is it time for a government-run national health system in the US?
Dr. Walter Tsou discusses the potential benefits of a universal, government-run health system in the United States, including efficiency and equity
Tough choices about expensive drugs
NICE rules 4 kidney cancer drugs not effective enough for NHS coverage, raising concerns about cost-effectiveness and patient access.
“Moving and Improving Concepts and Evidence for Healthcare Decisions” – the latest ISPOR congress
The debate surrounding the standardisation of HTA evaluations and the flaws in QALY and peer review methodology at 11th annual European Congress of ISPOR
Access to medicines: Ranking the social responsibility of pharmaceutical companies
How the Access to Medicine index engages pharmaceutical companies and gives socially-conscious investors an impartial assessment on company performance
American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) Annual Conference 2008
Overview of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) 68th Annual Conference in Louisville, Kentucky
Drug makers gift disclosures: the ethics issue
Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly announces plans to disclose payments made to physicians.
Direct-to-Consumer Advertising – in Europe?
Learn about the possible change in attitude toward the role of pharma in providing healthcare information in Europe.
Development Safety Update Reports (DSURs): simplifying periodic safety reporting
Introduction to the FDA's “E2F Development Safety Update Report,” guidelines (draft form), describing the format, content, and timing of a DSUR.
How sick are you? It depends on what the definition of ‘sick' is...
A look into the controversial concept of disease-mongering and its potential consequences
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