Further to the very pertinent concern raised on this matter by Tony de Sa, and my comment on the matter, I am happy to advise of an update.
Good wishes jc Drug maker plans to disclose payments to doctors By KEVIN FREKING, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON - In an industry first, Eli Lilly and Co. says it will begin disclosing how much money it paid to individual doctors nationally for advice, speeches and other services. The drug company's move comes as members of Congress push a disclosure bill in an effort to prevent such payments from improperly influencing medical decisions. Beginning next year, Eli Lilly will disclose payments of more than $500 to doctors for their roles as advisers and for speaking at educational seminars. In later years, the company will expand the types of payments disclosed to include such things as travel, entertainment and gifts. full story at http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080924/ap_on_bi_ge/drug_company_payment_disclosure
