AdvaMed

Gov. Patrick Should Veto the 'Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturer Conduct' Provision in S. 2863

Published in Healthcare Mergers, Acquisitions and Ventures Week, August 30th, 2008

The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) urges Gov. Deval L. Patrick to veto the "Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturer Conduct" provision in S. 2863 because of the threat it poses to quality patient care and the interactive and collaborative process between physicians and companies critical to future innovation.

"We are committed to ethical arrangements and ensuring that interactions between industry and health care providers enhance the public's health and foster public confidence. Unfortunately, this legislation would impede important interactions with providers and could drive this critical research and development out of state," said Stephen...

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