News and views that affect healthcare communications arise daily. In a monthly feature on this site, the Coalition comments on these reports, reflecting on their effect on the exchange of information that helps medical professionals and their patients.

The news and the comments from the past year are offered here.

October, 2003

California Court Case Provokes Free Scientific Speech Appeal

Web Use by Physicians Increases

June, 2003

Physicians to Earn Fees for Patient Webside Visits

More than Drug Information Displayed on Company Sites

May, 2003

Supreme Court Hears "Right-of-Reply" Case

New Websites without Ads Give Health Information

OIG Issues Official Anti-Kickback Guidance

April, 2003

New Standards Proposed for Industry Support of CME

Journals Publish PhRMA Ads Offering Drugs for the Needy

March, 2003

Harvard Study Shows Drug Ads Spur Doctor-Patient Dialogue

Center for Patient Advocacy: Get Real! Drug Ads Don't Mislead Consumers

January/February,2003

Response to The New York Times Stories Critical of Drug Advertising and Agencies

How HHS Draft OIG Guidance Might Affect Healthcare Communications

PhRMA Comments on OIG Guidance