- By Office of Congressman Tom Reed
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Congressman Tom Reed supported two pieces of legislation that would encourage healthcare innovations and find new ways to combat chronic illnesses. "We care about changing lives for the better through medical innovations because we understand the lifelong challenges of those with chronic diseases and conditions. It's only right that we encourage improvements in our medical research and help these people live healthier lives. These innovations also will help keep rising healthcare costs in check," said Reed
The National Clinical Care Commission Act creates a working group that will look for ways to streamline the use of federal funding targeted at programs that research metabolic or autoimmune disorders, such as Crohn's disease and diabetes. The legislation is expected to move to the Senate for further consideration.
Additionally, the House will take up the final version of the bi-partisan 21st Century Cures Act, later this month.
"This patient-centered bill will enhance the abilities of the medical community to fight diseases, and get those who are ill the best possible care," said Reed. "America has led the way in medical innovation for decades, and it's time to make sure that our medical researchers have access to resources to develop cures for illnesses which have plagued our loved ones."
The 21st Century Cures bill modernizes the healthcare oversight systems in the United States, enhances medical research and streamlines efforts to develop cures for the 10,000 known diseases without standard treatment options.
"We can come together and advance these types of medical improvements for families everywhere," Reed concluded.
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