Faster approval for drugs and medical devices under the 21st Century Cures Act raises concerns for patient safety
- Written by Ana Santos Rutschman, Jaharis Faculty Fellow in Health Law and Intellectual Property, DePaul University
President Barack Obama signs the 21st Century Cures Act on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, in Washington. Kevin Wolf/AP Images for Parker FoundationPresident Obama signed a bill that will provide US$6 billion in federal funding for basic medical research on Dec. 13. Called the 21st Century Cures Act, it also introduces changes to how the Food and Drug...