Rep. DeFazio wrote provision that forces new disclosures
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2014. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) is applauding the first-ever release of data detailing the financial relationship between doctors and the prescription drug and medical device industries. In 2008, Rep. DeFazio introduced The Physician Payments Sunshine Act, which became a provision in the Affordable Care Act known as the Open Payments Program.
The provision requires prescription drug and medical device manufacturers to publicly report gifts…
