Here are the first two paragraphs from his op-ed in today’s edition of the New York Post:
“FEW relationships are more personal - and private - than the one between patient and doctor. Unfortunately, this fact appears to be lost on
Gov. Paterson is now backing legislation designed to limit the influence drug companies wield over doctors. The goal may sound reasonable - but the bill itself would bring a massive and unnecessary government intrusion into individual medical decisions.”
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To see Dr. Weber discuss this and similar issues on a recent CMPI video podcast, click here:
As Dr. Weber writes, “Gov. Paterson means well in promoting these "reforms" - but he's wrong. The bill would only drive up medical costs by producing reams of added paperwork for doctors, patients and administrators alike.”
