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After its passage in June 2022, Italy’s Sunshine Act (Law 62/2022) is finally moving toward implementation—marking a significant development in life sciences transparency. The law introduces mandatory reporting obligations for financial relationships between life sciences companies and healthcare professionals (HCPs) or healthcare organizations (HCOs), including transfers of value (ToVs), financial interests, and service agreements.

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This is Part 2 in our blog series exploring a recent government enforcement action. Haven’t read Part 1 which covers speaker program compliance risks? Be sure to check it out here.

Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) reached a settlement with a global pharmaceutical company, resolving allegations that one of its subsidiaries paid kickbacks to […]

Since the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) issued its Special Fraud Alert in November 2020, speaker programs have remained under intense regulatory scrutiny. Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) reached a settlement with a global pharmaceutical company, resolving allegations that one of its subsidiaries paid kickbacks to healthcare providers (HCPs) to drive prescriptions of […]

In September 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released an updated version of its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP) Guidance. The ECCP serves as a framework for DOJ prosecutors to evaluate a company’s compliance program when considering the appropriate enforcement actions. While updates were made across multiple topics, the most notable changes focus on […]

Pharmaceutical and medical device companies operate in a highly regulated and competitive landscape where efficient, compliant event management is essential. From medical congresses and training workshops to key opinion leader (KOL) meetings, these events shape industry relationships and drive innovation. As companies evaluate event management systems, they look for solutions that streamline processes, deliver educational […]

In September 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released an updated version of its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP) Guidance. The ECCP serves as a framework for DOJ prosecutors to evaluate a company’s compliance program when considering the appropriate enforcement actions. While updates were made across multiple topics, the most notable changes focus on […]

In the competitive landscape of life sciences, building and nurturing strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) is crucial for success. These influential experts are at the forefront of medical innovation, driving drug advocacy and shaping the future of healthcare. Managing these relationships effectively, while ensuring full compliance, can be a complex challenge. MediSpend’s KOL […]