Republican Rep. Stands By Pete Hegseth Over War Crime Accusations: 'I Smell a Rat'

Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez stood by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following a report claiming that he ordered that all members aboard an alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean be killed, alleged actions that prompted Democrats to say he may have committed war crimes.
Becker's Hospital Review

Across enemy lines: Insurer recruits former drug reps to push more generics

Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan in Albany, N.Y., is stepping up its fight against high drug prices with a new tactic — recruiting across enemy lines, reports The New York Times. The insurer hires former drug representatives to educate ...
Iowa Public Radio

Oncologists' meetings with drug reps don't help cancer patients live longer

Pharmaceutical company reps have been visiting doctors for decades to tell them about the latest drugs. But how does the practice affect patients? A group of economists tried to answer that question. When drug company reps visit doctors, it usually ...
Washington Examiner

High court says no OT pay for drug sales reps

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has ruled that sales representatives for pharmaceutical companies do not qualify for overtime pay under federal law, a big victory for the drug industry. In a 5-4 decision Monday, the court’s conservative majority ...
Reuters

FDA proposal to allow drug reps to circulate data draws protests

(Reuters) - Consumer watchdog Public Citizen has called on U.S. health regulators to withdraw a proposal that would allow pharmaceutical companies to distribute medical literature suggesting a drug's risk is less than stated on the label. In a letter ...
Medscape

More Physicians Saying 'No Drug Reps Allowed'

The once warm relationship of physicians and pharmaceutical reps bearing samples and sandwiches is getting colder, although many prescribers may wish it were otherwise. The percentage of physicians who do not permit access to medical industry salespeople ...
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