Massachusetts lawmakers may repeal a two-year old law requiring medical firms to disclose gifts to doctors, The Associated Press/Boston Herald reports. "Health care advocates say such a move could put a quick halt to efforts to rein in health care costs and increase transparency in the industry. Those pushing for repeal say the law has made it harder to attract those businesses to the state. The 2008 law requires pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers to report any gifts to doctors and other health providers over $50. Violators face fines of up to $5,000" (7/12)... 
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