US FDA Wants To Help Sponsors Generate Evidence CMS Needs, But Won't Be An Intermediary

FDA-CMS communications are expected to evolve as both agencies look to improve their relationship.

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There is no completed program yet on FDA-CMS communications, FDA chief of staff Julia Tierney said. • Source: Shutterstock

The US Food and Drug Administration is interested in helping ensure sponsors collect the data needed by it and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by the time they submit marketing applications – part of an evolving effort between the agencies to improve their communications and aid sponsors.

FDA Chief of Staff Julia Tierney said 17 October that FDA staff are working hard to ensure all the necessary...

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