The procedures by which the Food and Drug Administration approves drugs and medical devices for use in the United States were addressed in a cluster of reports from the Congressional Research Service.
How FDA Approves Drugs and Regulates Their Safety and Effectiveness, June 25, 2012
FDA’s Authority to Ensure That Drugs Prescribed to Children Are Safe and Effective, June 25, 2012
FDA Regulation of Medical Devices, June 25, 2012
The FDA Medical Device User Fee Program, June 25, 2012
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The digital government field has an opportunity to build a more responsive and resilient government by pushing into new frontiers, with new tools, approaches, and even organizations that don’t exist yet. This is the time for radical experimentation, delivery, and exploration.
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These ideas aim to advance the detailed policy solutions needed to foster public trust and implement fairness in the adoption of AI across diverse domains, from healthcare and government benefits to rural access, education, and worker protections.