Controversy
In July 2007, it was publicized that the AMA discloses Masterfile Physician Data to pharmaceutical companies. In 2000, the AMA earned $20 million from the sale of data from the MasterFile. Currently, the AMA brings in over $40 million a year licensing the database. A summary of this issue is available on the National Physicians Alliance website.
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