Texas bills seek disclosure of pharmaceutical companies' payments to doctors
Dallas Morning News, January 12, 2009
Texas lawmakers may be ready to force pharmaceutical companies to disclose payments to doctors. Mirroring a national trend, two Texas lawmakers have filed bills to require drug manufacturers to report all payments to Texas healthcare providers, including consulting fees and honoraria, gifts, and travel perks.
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