On June 14, 2007, Mark Waxman presented at an AdvaMed MTLI Audio Conference on “CME Programs – Guidelines and Pitfalls for Sponsorship and Support.”
Topics discussed included the following:
- Why sponsor CME programs? What are the benefits to providers and to sponsors?
- What is the dividing line between education and promotion?
- What are the differences between formal CME programs and non-physician continuing education programs with manufacturer involvement?
- What are the risks of off-label promotion?
- What control does a sponsor have over CME program content?
- How does one draft the most equitable and productive Letter of Agreement between industry sponsors and CME providers?
- How can companies reduce their exposure to regulatory concerns?
Speakers:
- Sandy C. Kalter, Senior Legal Director and FDA Counsel, Corporate Legal/Regulatory, Medtronic, Inc.
- Sue Seferian, Senior Counsel, Johnson & Johnson
- Mark Waxman, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
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