$109.94 meals Payment -- Vertex Pharmaceuticals to Dr. Matthew Walker
This page provides a detailed analysis of a $109.94 meals payment from Vertex Pharmaceuticals to Dr. Matthew Walker. Data is from the CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) database.
Payment Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Amount | $109.94 |
| Payment Type | meals |
| Payment Nature | Food and Beverage |
| Pharmaceutical Company | Vertex Pharmaceuticals |
| Physician | Dr. Matthew Walker |
| NPI Number | 1079805779 |
| Physician Specialty | Pediatrics |
| Location | Augusta, GA |
| Date of Payment | 2024-04-19 |
| Related Drug/Device | Tagrisso |
Understanding meals Payments
Food and beverage payments cover meals provided to physicians during pharmaceutical sales representative visits, medical conferences, and educational events. While individual meal payments tend to be small (often under $100), research published in JAMA Internal Medicine has shown that even modest meals can be associated with changes in prescribing behavior. Meal payments are the most common type of pharmaceutical payment to physicians.
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Data from CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act). Payment does not imply wrongdoing. AI analysis is not medical or legal advice. Consult your healthcare provider about any concerns.