Bill > HB1335

This bill requires physicians to disclose significant financial incentives they receive from manufacturers, distributors, or third parties that might influence their medical recommendations. Specifically, if a physician receives more than $5,000 in aggregate compensation (including payments, gifts, travel, meals, or other transfers of value) from a single source within a calendar year, they must disclose this information to patients before recommending or administering a related product or service. The disclosure must be in writing, provided during the informed consent process, and include the name of the entity providing compensation, the nature and amount of compensation, a statement acknowledging the potential conflict of interest, and an affirmation that the medical recommendation is based on the practitioner's independent clinical judgment. The bill defines "preferential promotion" as any financial arrangement intended to influence a physician's recommendation of a specific drug, device, treatment, or service, and sets a threshold of $5,000 for mandatory disclosure. The legislation will take effect on January 1, 2027, and aims to increase transparency in medical practice by ensuring patients are aware of potential financial influences on their healthcare providers' recommendations.

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