Key Provisions of 21st Century Cures Act – Interest to Drug/Device Clients

On December 13, 2016, President Obama signed into law the 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act). It is hoped that provisions in the new bill, and the $6.3 billion it provides for medical research over the next decade, will spur innovation and new progress in medical treatments for the patients who need them.

This Client Briefing summarizes and analyzes the provisions in the Cures Act related to drug, device, and biologic development and approval. A companion Client Briefing focuses on provisions of the Cures Act that have not received as much attention but are equally significant, those affecting the Medicare and Medicaid programs. In addition, our recent blog post addresses the Cures Act provisions regarding mental health and substance abuse, and funding for combating opioid abuse.

To read more about the major drug, device, and biologic development and approval provisions contained in the Cures Act, read our full Client Briefing here.