The Affordable Care Act, passed in 2010, contained a number of regulations that directly affect physician practices, behavior, and relationships with others in the health care industry. One such provision is the “Physician Payment Sunshine Act,” which is the subject of this month’s Practice Management: The Road Ahead column. The authors have provided us with a detailed and enlightening review of how our relationships with pharmaceutical and medical device companies have become transparent and public. It will be important for you to understand this law and take the time to review your own data through CMS’s Enterprise Portal (http://www.cms.gov/Regulations-andGuidance/Legislation/National-Physician-Payment-Transp arency-Program/Physicians.html).