Meeting Types for the Healthcare Sector

Meeting Types for the Healthcare Sector

by | Jun 22, 2020 | Experts, Meetings, Resources

Many meeting venues have been closed due to the COVID19 pandemic. However, some have become Healthcare Venue in the direct sense of the words. This time its the turn of Wyboston Lakes Resort to be highlighted who have been ‘open’ since lockdown started and have been hosting social distanced training for the new recruits of the East of England Ambulance Service. The venue is now leading the way in post-COVID-19 preparedness.

Well done to all the team. A true Healthcare Venue.

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Article – Are Doctors Really Influenced by the Pharmaceutical Industry?

Article – Are Doctors Really Influenced by the Pharmaceutical Industry?

by | Aug 6, 2018 | Experts, Thought Leadership

Interesting Article for those with an interest in business Ethics with a Healthcare sector twist.

An initial report did a study of Open Payments data (HCPs (Doctor, nurses) payments from Healthcare companies) against prescriptions issued and found a positive link that payment of meals = prescriptions.

A new study claimed that there is no link using the following key data. “What Fonseca and Tucker found was that doctors who accepted no free meals from opioid manufacturers wrote anywhere between 0 and 1000 prescriptions in 2015 – the same as those who accepted 50 or more free meals from opioid manufacturers.”

Me, I think meals / hospitality may help you get you a seat at the table but scientific evidence is needed to influence the vast majority of HCPs prescribing behaviours. Seems some may think differently. In Europe, Asia and South America, perhaps there is a regional / national cultural difference in how professionals see hospitality. My sense is the incoming generations see it as much less acceptable.

US: State by State Meal Caps

US: State by State Meal Caps

by | Jun 20, 2018 | Compliance, Experts, News

Important Note: click this link to view a summary of advice, focused on Government officials and gifts and the provision of financial benefits. Healthcare Venues does not include HCPs as “government officials” unless specified otherwise.

California – Meals to a Healthcare Professional/Provider (HCP) should not exceed $250 per annum. In this case, a relevant Fair Market Value (FMV) should be created.

District of Columbia – all expenses for educational programmes such as; gifts or food valued at more than $25 provided to an HCP must be disclosed. Note: this suggests, in our opinion, that a limit of below $25 is acceptable for meals.

Louisiana – $50 limit on meals and educational items to any state employee, per year (most hospitals are state-owned)

Massachusetts – allows “modest” out of office meals for HCP’s.

Minnesota – $50 limit on meals and physician education per prescriber, per year.

New Jersey – Food and/or refreshment, where its fair market value does not exceed $15.00 for each prescriber.

Vermont – All meals are prohibited except refreshments provided at a booth at a medical congress and meals as part of an appropriate contract. In our opinion, this means a fair market valuation of meal cap limits.

Author: Mark Handforth

Last updated: 20.12.2019

First Issued: 20.06.2018

Note: The information provided in this news article is for guidance purposes only as the authors personal interpretation of relevant national codes in the US. Our advice should not be considered as the binding view of any official regulatory body or relevant person within any corporate organisation. In all cases, it is the responsibility of the reader to ensure that this advice if used is appropriate for their specific needs.

Note: The information provided in this news article is for guidance purposes only as the authors personal interpretation of relevant national codes in the US. Our advice should not be considered as the binding view of any official regulatory body or relevant person within any corporate organisation. In all cases, it is the responsibility of the reader to ensure that this advice if used is appropriate for their specific needs.

 

 

 

“Pharma” comes out Fighting – The Blame Game

“Pharma” comes out Fighting – The Blame Game

by | Dec 13, 2017 | Experts, Thought Leadership

The Healthcare, Life Science and Medical Device industries are often challenged on the compatibility of their role in patient care, with a commercial interest. Simply, many people don’t like the idea of someone “getting rich” on health outcomes. Indeed, there are many organisations that are seen to be “blamed” for deficiencies in healthcare systems. An assumption cycle many want to change.

“Industry charges too much for its innovative new treatments”

“HTA bodies don’t consider life time and societal value”

“Payers focus on cost containment not outcomes”

“Governments don’t make adequate provision for healthcare”

We have seen the creation of Transparency programmes in the US and Europe to reveal the extent of financial relationships, including meeting costs, between industry and Healthcare Professionals. A tangible attempt to change this perception of an industry which has developed almost 90% of the worlds medicines without, in the majority, tax funding.

This short blog from EFPIA, an organisation that represents the Pharmaceutical industry in Europe, shows how the industry is determined to demonstrate its value to patient care and challenge some of the assumptions in the healthcare system.

A relentless commitment to the blame game See the US Open Payments, US and ABPI, UK platforms to view transparency in action. Type in your Doctors name, see what pops up!