MA House repeals ban on medical gifts

Transparency going in the opposite direction. Let's hope the Senate is more thoughtful about informing us citizens.

The Massachusetts House of Representatives has voted to repeal a law requiring medical companies to disclose some of their gifts to doctors while banning other gifts outright. Lawmakers voted 128-22 Tuesday to end the law as part of their state budget debate.  The 2008 law banned companies from giving doctors sporting tickets, tickets to the theater and vacation trips. [Full Article: WWLP News]