Senators Push Breakthrough Pathway For Devices Bill That Mirrors 'Cures' Draft Language

Senators Push Breakthrough Pathway For Devices Bill That Mirrors 'Cures' Draft Language-insidehealthpolicy: Sens. Richard Burr (R-NC), Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) introduced bipartisan legislation Thursday (April 23) that would create a breakthrough designation pathway for expedited FDA approval of medical devices -- a plan closely mirroring language in the House Energy and Commerce Committee's 21st Century Cures draft bill released in January.