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21st Century Cures: Examining the Role of Incentives in Advancing Treatments and Cures for Patients

June 11, 2014 at 10:00am

Background Documents and Information:
Hearing Notice

Background Memo

Preliminary Transcript

Opening Statements:
Health Subcommittee Chairman Joseph R. Pitts

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton

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Health Subcommittee Examines How Incentives Can Be Used to Accelerate #Path2Cures

06.11.2014

WASHINGTON, DC – The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, chaired by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-PA), today held its second hearing of the 21st Century Cures initiative, "Examining the Role of Incentives in Advancing Treatments and Cures for Patients." Subcommittee members heard from a number of experts and stakeholders on what role incentives for drug and device development play in accelerating the #Path2Cures.

Marc Boutin, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the National Health Council, explained that this effort is ultimately about patients, stating, "The magnitude...

Press Release

21st Century Cures: “…has the makings of something groundbreaking…the entire health care community should be paying attention.”

06.06.2014

As another hearing approaches next week, the 21st Century Cures Initiative continues to garner enthusiastic support....

In the News

Michigan Newspaper on 21st Century Cures: “A goal everyone in Washington and around the country should be able to get behind.”

05.29.2014

The committee’s recently launched 21st Century Cures initiative continues to draw support because of the profound effect...

In the News

21st Century Cures: The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) Report on Drug Innovation

May 20, 2014 at 10:00am

Background Documents and Information:
Hearing Notice

Background Memo

Preliminary Transcript

Opening Statements:

Health Subcommittee Chairman Joseph R. Pitts

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton

hearing

21st Century Cures Continues Seeking Feedback

05.12.2014

WASHINGTON, DC – The House Energy and Commerce Committee today released its latest white paper in the 21st Century Cures initiative. The paper, 21st Century Cures: An Update on the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology 2012 Report on Propelling Innovation, reviews the recommendations made by the president’s council and seeks input regarding how the PCAST proposals can contribute to 21st Century Cures. The committee also announced a Health Subcommittee hearing on PCAST for 10 a.m., May 20, 2014, in 2322 Rayburn House Office Building. Additional...

Press Release

What They’re Saying on Social Media About Inaugural 21st Century Cures Roundtable

05.09.2014

Support Grows for the Committee’s New #Path2Cures Initiative

The Energy and Commerce Committee this week held its inaugural bipartisan roundtable for its new initiative to find a path to 21st Century Cures. Committee members were joined by an esteemed panel of experts to discuss the state of biomedical innovation in the United States and what steps we can take together to accelerate the process of bringing new treatments and cures to patients. Members were joined by leaders from the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institutes...

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21st Century Cures Roundtable

05.06.2014

Subcommittees:

Energy and Commerce (113th Congress)

On Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at 3 PM , the committee will host thought leaders in the first public discussion regarding the state of biomedical innovation in the United States and what else can be done to accelerate the process of bringing new treatments and cures to patients. Participants...

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