MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'accreditation'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:03:17 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968914&cid=t_134812_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FaEr37LbJgo4%2F The ongoing controversy over industry sponsorship of continuing medical education took a new turn this week when delegates to the American Medical Association annual meeting voted to restrict support from entities or individuals that have financial interests in the subject matter. In other words, the delegates decided there should be little or no commercial support and those who are tapped to teach the material should not have any financial relationship with a drug or device maker. Danny Carlat, a psychiatrist who was once an industry speaker but now derides industry-sponsored CME, calls this vote “huge” (see here). However, an AMA spokeswoman says not so fast, or words to that effect. In a phone conversation, she says the language adopted by the delegates is open to interpreta... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968914 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:23:12 +0100 4968914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4795055&cid=t_134812_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FqED4wPpJkto%2F In an effort to “strengthen the firewall” between accredited continuing medical education and pharma promotion, the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education is proposing a policy change that would prohibit corporate logos or mention of specific corporate divisions from appearing in commercial support disclosure statements. Why consider such a change? Right now, industry logos may occupy a prominent spot on a web page that offers a course and is sponsored by a drugmaker. For instance, take a look at an online course at Medscape called Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder, which is paid for by Eli Lilly. Some may consider such displays as being too overtly commercial. And so the revised policy would, presumably, minimize such impressions. The ACCME i... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4795055 Fri, 06 May 2011 14:31:39 +0100 4795055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4794897&cid=t_134812_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F06%2Fblurring-sponsorship-advertising-disclosures%2F Many companies sponsor things, and in the world of mental health and psychiatry, those companies tend to be pharmaceutical. Sponsorships help promote a company’s brand (and, indirectly, the products they sell). Since I believe — like most mental health professionals — that most people benefit from a combination of both medications and psychotherapy in the treatment of serious mental disorders, I see the value of many pharmaceutical companies’ products. However, as we putter along in this age of the Internet, I’ve seen a disturbing trend toward blurring the line between editorial content and advertising. And now I see, thanks to a blog entry this week by Dr. Danny Carlat, that this trend is being promulgated by one of the very organizations responsible for over... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4794897 Fri, 06 May 2011 14:30:00 +0100 4794897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4318384&cid=t_134812_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fquality-certification-for-primary.html " On Sunday, the quasi-governmental organization, Quality Control of India, will introduce the accreditation process with the first stop of healthcare for most consumers: neighbourhood doctors. “Once the government passes the Clinical Establishments Act, it will be binding on all healthcare providers to seek accreditation,’’ said QCI secretary general Dr Giridhar Gyani. How will Cliniq 21st help patients ? It will mean that a doctor with the brand has been attending continued medical education (CME) lectures, he or she will provide health checkups for his/her staff and the clinic will have minimum required emergency care equipment and the place will be fumigated once a week. “Once patients or their relatives see this Cliniq 21st board outside a doctor’s chamber or a clinic, they ... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4318384 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 11:02:00 +0100 4318384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4302172&cid=t_134812_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fimproving-standards-for-indian-doctors.html On Sunday, the quasi-governmental organization, Quality Control of India will introduce the accreditation process with the first stop of healthcare for most consumers: neighbourhood doctors. "Once the government passes the Clinical Establishments Act, it will be binding on all healthcare providers to seek accreditation," said QCI secretary general Dr Giridhar Gyani.How will Cliniq 21st help patients? It will mean that a doctor with the brand has been attending continued medical education (CME) lectures, he or she will provide health checkups for his/her staff and the clinic will have minimum required emergency care equipment and the place will be fumigated once a week. "Once patients or their relatives see this Cliniq 21st board outside a doctor's chamber or a clinic, they can expect a cer... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4302172 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:48:00 +0100 4302172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3885448&cid=t_134812_118_f&fid=34702&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmspblog%2F%7E3%2F5JVBxHSSCfM%2F If you’re facing an upcoming accreditation survey, you’ll want to know what the Joint Commission is reporting as the most challenging standards so far this year. Here is what is giving Hospitals and Ambulatory Care organizations the most trouble in 2010: Hospital RC.01.01.01 The hospital maintains complete and accurate medical records for each patient.  (62%) LS.02.01.20 The hospital maintains the integrity of the means of egress.  (50%) LS.02.01.10 Building and fire protection features are designed and maintained to minimize the effects of fire, smoke, and heat.  (44%) EC.02.03.05 The hospital maintains fire safety equipment and fire safety building features.  (38%) LS.02.01.30 The hospital provides and maintains building features to protect individuals ... MSSPNexus Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3885448 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:59:39 +0100 3885448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876779&cid=t_134812_118_f&fid=34702&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmspblog%2F%7E3%2FYJzOvP6n9OQ%2F Are you wondering what the Joint Commission’s thought process is for Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) or whether specific privileges are required for the administration of moderate sedation?  Those and many other topics are covered under the Medical Staff section in JC’s Frequently Asked Questions. DNV  and AOA’s HFAP accreditation programs also have FAQ’s related to questions about their Accreditation and Survey Processes. (Source: MSSPNexus Blog) MSSPNexus Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876779 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:50:14 +0100 3876779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3723371&cid=t_134812_118_f&fid=34702&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmspblog%2F%7E3%2FwRHR7cbZOfg%2F The Joint Commission has released partial pre-publication standards updates for 2011, which will remain available on their web site until October 1, 2010.    The currently available pre-pubs include:   Hospital and Critical Access Hospital Standards – Language for the long-awaited MS.01.01.01 regarding Bylaws requirements - Effective March 31, 2011  Hospital Standards – Patient Centered Communication, which sets requirements for interpreters and translators for non-English speaking patients, as well as effective communication methods for patients with vision, speech, hearing, or cogitive impairments. – Effective January 1, 2011  Behavioral Health Standards - Revisions to the Care, Treatment and Services Chapter - Effective January 1, 2011  http://www.join... MSSPNexus Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3723371 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:56:35 +0100 3723371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710794&cid=t_134812_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FKwcRo-0Wqew%2F Continuing medical education is always controversial, given concerns over undue industry influence on medical practice. But CME roared back into public view earlier this month when several leading policy makers and physicians – including the National Institutes of Health director – publicly objected to a rule promulgated by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, which would prevent doctors from receiving needed credit for attending medical meetings where industry people talk about their drugs. The issue came up when the American Heart Association planned a “vigorous” appeal, although the two groups last week resolved their differences (see this). We spoke with Murray Kopelow, who heads the ACCME, about the latest flap and the CME controversy. This is an excerpt... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710794 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:23:09 +0100 3710794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695808&cid=t_134812_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FFoSny4-5AJQ%2F The debate over industry funding of continuing medical education took a tense turn earlier this month when the American Heart Association promised to aggressively appeal a rule that would prevent doctors from receiving needed credit for attending medical meetings where industry people talk about their drugs (see background). Specifically, AHA president Clyde Yancy was incensed that the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education told him his organization shouldn’t have industry speakers at any scientific sessions at its upcoming annual meeting. The ACCME policy was set in 2004 and updated last year, but his vow to appeal undescored opposing views over industry influence on post-graduate medical education and whether it has gotten out of hand. The issue, in fact, will be de... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695808 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:11:38 +0100 3695808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3666222&cid=t_134812_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FCsHzfWRr9U4%2F Amid the controversy over financial conflicts of interest and academic researchers, the Advisory Committee to the National Institutes of Health director late last week included a lengthy discussion of the issue. NIH director Frances Collins, in fact, confirmed the agency may change a rule allowing academics to receive NIH grants after switching university jobs, even though sanctions were imposed on a previous university employer because of undisclosed financial conflicts. What followed, however, was equally interesting. Keith Yamamoto, executive vice dean of the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, pointed out that the American Heart Association is being prevented from allowing pharmaceutical industry employees make any presentations duing the scientific sessions of... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3666222 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:19:40 +0100 3666222 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3269575&cid=t_134812_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Faasm-accredited-sleep-centers-providing.html The show eightWest on WOOD TV8 in Grand Rapids, Mich., recently visited a local sleep disorders center. They went to learn more about how you can get help for a sleep problem.AASM member Dr. William Katz explained the basics of how a sleep disorder is diagnosed. He is the medical director of the Metro Health Hospital Sleep Disorders Lab in Grand Rapids.Earlier this year the lab received program accreditation from the AASM. It is now one of more than 1,900 AASM-accredited sleep centers and labs across the country.AASM accreditation lets you know that a sleep center or lab maintains the highest standards of quality. Applicants have to make the grade in areas such as testing procedures, patient safety and staff training.AASM accreditation also ensures that you receive expert care. AASM-accred... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3269575 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:50:00 +0100 3269575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3044346&cid=t_134812_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Faasm-accredited-sleep-centers-from.html In 1977 the AASM accredited the first sleep disorders center. Today there are 1,825 AASM-accredited sleep centers and labs.They are providing trusted medical care for people with sleep problems in every part of the country. From coast to coast and Alaska to Hawaii, you can find an AASM-accredited sleep center near you.Recently the AASM also has accredited a few sleep centers outside the U.S. This includes facilities in Canada and one in Guam.What is the value of AASM accreditation? It lets you know that a sleep center or lab maintains the highest standards of quality. Applicants have to make the grade in areas such as testing procedures, patient safety and staff training.AASM accreditation also ensures that you receive expert care. AASM-accredited sleep centers and labs are required to hav... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3044346 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:45:00 +0100 3044346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3012040&cid=t_134812_146_f&fid=34960&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepdoctor.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fsleep-center-accreditation.html Sleep Review magazine's November issue is now available online.It has an article about accreditation; I agree with every word of it:http://www.sleepreviewmag.com/issues/articles/2009-11_02.asp (Source: sleepdoctor) sleepdoctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3012040 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:17:00 +0100 3012040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2989404&cid=t_134812_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fzswmw_VDGYI%2F The health care reform bill passed by the House would force drugmakers to disclose how much they spend on continuing medical education classes for docs, although the Senate version doesn’t include such a requirement, according to The Wall Street Journal. The paper notes this comes as for-profit CME firms experience falling revenue. The Senate’s Special Committee on Aging, meanwhile, is investigating industry-funded CME, the Journal continues, and John Kamp, who heads the Coalition for Healthcare Communication, wrote Kohl the committee “should consider elimination of certified CME reporting in all versions of health-care reform bills because they are unneeded, redundant and needlessly expensive.” The group is sponsored by the American Association of Advertising Agen... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2989404 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:43:03 +0100 2989404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2614095&cid=t_134812_155_f&fid=38407&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpathologyinformaticstrenches.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fwhere-is-proficiency-testing-for.html In the laboratory, there are several components to bringing up and subsequently maintaining a laboratory test for patient care. Validation: Laboratories are required to perform validation testing on prior samples to ensure that the new test or new method is performing in a clinically meaningful manner. Post Implementation monitoring: In the initial period after a test becomes available for prospective testing on clinical patients, most laboratories perform a higher than normal level of monitoring of test performance in order to ensure that there are no problems or that any problems are resolved.Proficiency testing: Laboratories are required by College of American Pathologists and CLIA to perform periodic testing of the performance of the assay to ensure that the test that was initially val... Pathology Informatics from the Trenches blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2614095 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:28:00 +0100 2614095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2402885&cid=t_134812_146_f&fid=34960&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepdoctor.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fqualifications-for-medical-directorship.html A reader asks:Can a Pulmonologist who is not board certified in sleep be a treating physician for the sleep center? I know the Medical Director and supervising physician has to board certified in sleep medicine.Any specialty can be a treating physician.  According to the AASM, The medical director has to be board certified or board eligible in sleep medicine, unless there is a separate "board-certified (or eligible) sleep specialist" who does the quality control/interreliability scoring. Per AASM standards, if the doctor who interprets a sleep study isn't bc/be in sleep medicine, it must be overread by a doctor who is.At the Hancock medical center sleep lab (a hospital-associated sleep lab), there is a general internist who is the medical director; I am the board certified sleep specia... sleepdoctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2402885 Fri, 08 May 2009 19:17:00 +0100 2402885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2381364&cid=t_134812_113_f&fid=34625&url=http%3A%2F%2Fclinicalit.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fnew-programs-new-ideas.html This seems to be the week for launching new programs. A group called the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission is going to start accrediting ASPs and other hosted EHR systems. Government Health IT has a story, which asks the obvious question of whether this will compete or complement the efforts of the Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology, but doesn't exactly answer it.Health EDI firm Edifecs has started HIPAApedia. I think that one is self-explanatory, but here is the press release.But the big news so far this week is the Markle Foundation has come up with a framework document for discussing and defining "meaningful use," which is the standards by which providers will qualify for health IT funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.... Neil Versel's Healthcare IT Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2381364 Fri, 01 May 2009 00:44:00 +0100 2381364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2232659&cid=t_134812_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fyou-must-score-better-than-84-on.html (Source: Pharma Marketing Blog) Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2232659 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:24:00 +0100 2232659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2224736&cid=t_134812_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fsarah-connor-is-right-sleep-study-can.html Sarah Connor has the right idea. If she is going to save the world, she has to get some sleep first. If only she could get rid of these pesky nightmares.So in tonight’s episode of the Terminator TV series she checks into a sleep clinic for a sleep study. Of course, things don’t quite go as expected. Or as the show’s promo says, “Suspicious things begin happening.”You can check out the episode “Some Must Watch While Some Must Sleep” at 8 p.m. EST on FOX.For your own sleep problems, you can check in at one of nearly 1,700 AASM-accredited sleep centers across the country. It sounds like Sarah should have made sure that her sleep center was accredited before she spent the night.AASM accreditation is the “gold standard” for the profession. It shows that a sleep center or lab m... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2224736 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:14:00 +0100 2224736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2097924&cid=t_134812_146_f&fid=34960&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepdoctor.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Faccreditation-and-reimbursement.html A reader asks, via email:Is Somnus Sleep Clinic accredited by JCAHO and AASM? How do these processes work? Must one occur before the other? Is accreditation required for reimbursment?Somnus Sleep Clinic is accredited by The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). In Mississippi and many other states, AASM accreditation is necessary for a sleep center/lab to receive reimbursement for a sleep study from Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans. In some states, other insurance companies also have this restriction.I don't know too much about JCAHO accreditation of sleep labs/centers. I believe that in some states (not MS), some insurance companies will reimburse for sleep studies at labs/centers accredited by either the AASM or JCAHO. I believe that JCAHO accreditation is mainly for hospital-based slee... sleepdoctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2097924 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:50:00 +0100 2097924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1960639&cid=t_134812_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F11%2F14%2Fwhat-happened-to-healthyplace%2F After losing their HONCode accreditation earlier this year, it appears HealthyPlace has taken another hit, this time to its self-help support communities. As its members list and latest posts show, its once-thriving support forums seemed to have been taken over by spammers. People who’ve tried to contact the site’s owners have had no response. Meanwhile, Wyeth’s Pristiq advertisements continue to display next to posts for penis enlargement and video porn, making one wonder if Wyeth is even aware of what’s going on over at HealthyPlace.com. Since nobody seems to know what’s going on, and nobody seems able to contact the owner, we’re posting on behalf of the stranded members of HealthyPlace — please, help your users and let them know what’s g... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1960639 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:37:34 +0100 1960639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1726573&cid=t_134812_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F371947236%2F The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, you may recall, recently proposed new rules to further limit interactions between accredited providers and commercial supporters. And the ACCME also issued a ‘call for comment’ until Sept. 12 on a proposal for a new model of commercial support, all of which you can read about here. Not surprisingly, some CME companies are alarmed and so one firm, Professional Postgraduate Services, is circulating an e-mail urging others to write the ACCME in support of continued commercial funding for independent medical education. Of course, anyone can write in to say ‘yea’ or ‘nay.’ Here is the PPS note… Subject: Your Urgent Response Needed to Keep CME Funding Intact Dear Colleague, As a participant in ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1726573 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:19:05 +0100 1726573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1640214&cid=t_134812_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2F16%2Faccreditation%2F HELICON accredition today, we get visited by Linda F., Shan and the man who will forever be to the library WIGBOL Dave. Come out as a Level 3 service. Congratulations to Faders everywhere! (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1640214 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:36:43 +0100 1640214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1368378&cid=t_134812_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F04%2F12%2Fhealthyplace-loses-accreditation%2F After being in a 9-month “under review” limbo, HealthyPlace’s HONcode accreditation was revoked last month by the Health on the Net Foundation for multiple violations of the HONcode over time. The HONcode principles are a set of voluntary guidelines that suggest areas of transparency and information for medical and health oriented websites. Here’s an example of sponsored content on HealthyPlace, with no messaging making transparent that the content was written and provided entirely by the pharmaceutical company who makes the medication (among other problems, it also lacks an author and a date of last review). (You’ll also notice this is a page which still sports the claim that they comply with the HONcode at the bottom.) As a big resource for mental health s... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1368378 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:52:15 +0100 1368378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1352362&cid=t_134812_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fqualitycheckcom-provides-hospital.html At qualitycheck.com The Joint Commission's reports of hospital ratings, complaints, incidents, and quality reports are available at no charge. A search by zip code or provider name will provide users with the reports. In addition to accreditation information, specific services at the hospitals are rated and can be compared to other hospitals. An advanced search is available to look up different types of medical and care facilities, and specialized care.For example, a search within your local zip code will list the hospitals within a chosen distance range, and a search for surgical care, or cancer, will provide addition quality ratings.Quality reports on care facilities for assisted living, substance abuse and other specialized care are also available at the website.Getting the facts about ... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1352362 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:03:00 +0100 1352362 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1349851&cid=t_134812_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F264024334%2F In the latest issue of Medical Meetings, Donna Beales, the CME coordinator at Lowell General Hospital, in Lowell, Massachuesetts, and the editor of Journal of Hospital Librarianships, offers what she admittedly calls a “provocative plan” for making continuing medical education more palatable for all concerned. But in her view, the consequences for failing to do anything will only lead to more trouble. This is an excerpt… “The cat is out of the bag,” she writes, “Powerful factions of the US economy have discovered that the practice of medicine and the commercial interests of pharmaceutical and medical device companies - and opportunistic individual physicians - don’t mix. If there was any doubt whatsoever about the extent of this problem, the recent... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1349851 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:47:19 +0100 1349851