In the summer 2009 issue of HCEUSA, we presented the efforts of SSM Health Care in St. Louis to address the challenges of physician-industry relationships. Since publication, SSMHC has continued to consult with physician groups across the system, and its steering committee has refined its recommendations. Click here (http://www.chausa.org/NR/rdonlyres/2B1DF0B8-F333-4D14-9471-3D226D5FE0A0/ 0/HCEUSA_Fall09_Revised_Task_Force_Recommendations.pdf) to access the revised recommendations. We thank Michael Panicola, Ph.D., vice president, ethics SSM Health Care for this information. Please note the underlined portions for updated content from the previous Task-Force Recommendations chart.

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