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Oregon is considering a bill forcing pharmaceutical companies to disclose gifts to physicians

“In Oregon, Rep. Carolyn Tomei, D-Milwaukie, has introduced a bill requiring public disclosure of the value and purpose of any gifts given to health-care providers.

Tomei learned of the practice several years ago while looking into causes of high health-care costs. She says she was surprised to find that pharmaceutical companies spend more on advertising than on researching and developing new drugs.”