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21st Century Cures: Ambitious Medical Innovation Bill Has Broad Focus

Photo of Lee H. RosebushPhoto of Lindsay HolmesBy Lee H. Rosebush, Lindsay Holmes and Allison Rochford on Posted in Uncategorized
In a health policy landscape fraught with partisan rancor, congressional members from both sides of the aisle came together to pass the 21st Century Cures Act. Championed over the past three years by bill sponsor and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), the Cures Act primarily overhauls the FDA’s drug and device … Continue Reading

Congress is Back in Session – So What Now for Healthcare?

Photo of Mike FergusonPhoto of Chris JonesPhoto of Adam HigginsPhoto of Tyler ThompsonBy Mike Ferguson, Chris Jones, Adam Higgins and Tyler Thompson on Posted in Uncategorized
With Congress reconvening after a seven-week summer recess, we wanted to provide you with a quick topline of key healthcare issues lawmakers are expected to consider this week. Zika Funding The Senate voted September 6 – and as expected – failed to overcome a Democratic filibuster of new funding to combat the Zika virus. Congress earlier this … Continue Reading
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