04/17/2013
https://congress.gov...
"After all, as we have learned, there are only effective treatments for 500 of the 7,000 known diseases impacting patients today."
"The cost of developing a drug has doubled, as has the number of clinical trials necessary to file a new drug application."
"To help close this innovation gap, as part of 21st Century Cures Initiative, we must take a fresh look at the challenges facing innovative companies and make certain the right incentives are in place ..."
"We must take a fresh look at the challenges facing innovative companies and make certain the right incentives are in place."