Real-World Evidence, Digital Health, Insurance Coverage Reforms On Cures 2.0 Agenda

All three areas need work following enactment of the original 21st Century Cures Act, authors Fred Upton and Diana DeGette write in vision statement.

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US Rep. Fred Upton, R-MI, wants a Cures 2.0 bill ready for introduction in early 2020. • Source: Shutterstock

Real-world evidence once again will be among the themes of a congressional effort to streamline and improve access to biomedical innovation.

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