Drug Maker Donations to Nonprofits Raise Conflict Concerns 3/1/2010

According to a report today from the nonprofit California Watch, "Three California officials who oversee billions of dollars in Medi-Cal prescription drug spending have failed to disclose free flights, hotel rooms and meals paid for by nonprofit groups funded by drug makers, records and interviews show". The conventions have led to cost savings, Medi-Cal spokesman Norman Williams said "At one conference, leaders gleaned tips from Georgia officials that saved California $10 million in 2008". More Info...