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...David F. Torchiana, chairman and CEO of the Mass. General Physicians Organization, said that while he agrees with the legislation in general, he believes that some interaction with industry is necessary...
...Torchiana added that there are many holes in the legislation’s details. [SEE CORRECTION BELOW...
According to Torchiana, Grassley’s bill does not require itemization of payments, so the public would not know the reason behind the industry relationship, which could be benign. [SEE CORRECTION BELOW...
...News article, "Bill Aims To Increase Transparency," incorrectly stated that David F. Torchiana, chairman and CEO of the Mass. General Physicians Organization, had criticized a bill sponsored by Senator Charles E. Grassley for not requiring itemization of payments and for having holes in its provisions. In fact, Torchiana generally praised the bill and his comments about the potential pitfalls of industry disclosing payments to physicians was directed at recent instances of industry disclosure and not specifically at Grassley's legislation...
...original play which was largely a collection of swift, thoroughgoing character sketches. The action takes place in a waterfront saloon, the son (Alexander Kirkland) of whose ponderous proprietor (Dudley Digges) is sea-struck. He must choose between going to the South Seas and remaining with his sweetheart (Frances Torchiana), both families being longtime friends. Throughout this tale of youthful self-sacrifice are interpolated visitors to the estaminet: a pompous ferryboat commander who is touchy on the subject of his wife's fidelity; the roguish, lovable saloonkeeper; able Guy Kibbee (late mortuary supply salesman of Torch Song...
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