Physician Sunshine Rule Needs Longer Lead Time Before Implementation, PhRMA Says; Scope Challenged By CROs
Executive Summary
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America seeks at least a six-month lead time before implementation in comments to CMS. The Association for Clinical Research Organizations takes issue with including payments for “legitimate” research in the rulemaking at all.
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