Pharma companies have inked a series of federal settlements over payments to charity organizations, which the federal government argues are a “conduit” to boosting drug sales. Now, after an opioid investigation, two Senators want all those charity payments disclosed publicly. More
New research confirms what drug companies have long known: Industry cash and gifts influence how doctors prescribe drugs for their patients. More
A Trump administration maneuver allows executives who are leading the federal effort to keep investments in drug companies that would benefit from the pandemic response. More
A federal watchdog agency has issued an unusual warning to the drug industry to avoid using speaker programs to boost prescriptions. More
In 2017, 12 of the 19 largest pharmaceutical and biotech companies in the world reportedly had at least 1 member of the board of directors who also served a leadership role at a nonprofit AMC. More
The administration calls Moncef Slaoui, who leads its vaccine race, a “contractor” to sidestep rules against personally profiting from government positions. Slaoui owns $10 million in stock of a company working with his team to develop a vaccine. More
Industry payments can encourage the uptake of new medicines and devices in some of the most influential medical institutions in the country. More
When nonprofit medicine and nitty-gritty capitalism mix, the potential for financial conflicts abound. More
Dr. Elizabeth Nabel did not disclose her role as a board member at Cambridge biotech Moderna. The hospital says the 'omission was not intentional' and she now regrets it More
Lawmakers in two states have introduced bills in the past month that would ban drug makers from giving most gifts to doctors. More