Monday, August 4, 2008
US Senator Kohl Asks Questions About Cardiology Pact - WSJ HealthBlog
US Senator Kohl Asks Questions About Cardiology Pact - WSJ HealthBlog: The Wall Street Journal ". . . recently got a copy of a letter that Kohl sent the ACC asking about the deal [between the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) and the American College of Cardiology]. He zeroed in on how the CRF, which receives funding from a variety of device makers, might affect the way the ACC runs things. Kohl wrote, “The potential for this partnership to influence clinical practice raises questions concerning the impartiality of your organization.”"