Mitigating Conflicts of Interest that Drive Profit Over Health 

conflicts of interest

A conflict of interest (COI) in healthcare occurs when a person or organization involved in medical decision-making, such as a doctor, researcher or healthcare administrator, has a secondary interest (financial, professional or personal) that could compromise or influence their objectivity and clinical judgment.  

This secondary interest has the potential to affect decisions about diagnosis, treatment, or research in a way that’s not aligned with the best interests of the patient or public health.

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What Happens When Integrity and Accountability Fail: Lessons for Compliance Professionals 

“The U.S. opioid epidemic holds important lessons for compliance professionals. This public health crisis is characterized by the widespread misuse of opioid drugs, leading to addiction, overdose deaths and a profound social and economic toll.  

This epidemic has evolved over the past few decades, and while there are many contributing factors, the role of pharmaceutical companies, particularly in the early stages, is widely seen as a critical element.”

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