21st Century Cures Act
21st Century Cures Act
The 21st Century Cures Act (pronunciation: 21st Sen-chu-ree Kyoorz Akt) is a United States federal law enacted in December 2016. The Act is designed to accelerate the process of drug discovery, medical device development, and innovations in the healthcare sector.
Etymology
The term "21st Century Cures Act" is derived from its purpose of bringing about medical advancements in the 21st century. The word "cures" refers to the treatments and solutions the Act aims to expedite.
Provisions
The 21st Century Cures Act includes provisions for:
- Increasing funding for biomedical research
- Expediting the approval process for new drugs and medical devices
- Improving mental health services
- Combating the opioid epidemic
Impact
The Act has had a significant impact on the pharmaceutical industry, biomedical research, and patient care. It has also influenced the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) regulatory processes.
Related Terms
- Biomedical Research
- Food and Drug Administration
- Healthcare
- Medical Device
- Mental Health
- Opioid Epidemic
- Pharmaceutical Industry
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 21st Century Cures Act
- Wikipedia's article - 21st Century Cures Act
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