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Sunshine online database registration is live for organizations, but what about physicians?

Spread the word: As of February 18th, biopharmaceutical/medical technology organizations and group purchasing organizations (GPOs) can now register and set up their accounts with the Open Payments/Sunshine online database. Biopharmaceutical/medical technology companies are required to register with the database. Registration and data submission will have two phases: Phase 1: This phase will run February 18th […]

By Jon Tripp

Health IT

Understanding interactions between physicians and biopharmaceutical and medical technology professionals

As the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) works to develop a searchable public website for reported “transfers of value” from health industry manufacturers to physicians and teaching hospitals, as required under the 2010 physician payment (Sunshine) law, the requirement for “background information on industry-physician relationships” deserves significant attention. Appropriate background information will be […]

With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?

Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.