Lawmakers, health leaders make bipartisan push to expand clinical trials access
Summary
Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives, one Democrat and one Republican, are working together to increase access to clinical trials. They support using artificial intelligence (AI) to help reach more people from communities that often miss these treatment opportunities.Key Facts
- The Clinical Trial Modernization Act is a bipartisan bill introduced by Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) and Rep. Erin Houchin (R-Ind.).
- The goal is to expand who can participate in clinical trials, which test new medical treatments.
- Artificial intelligence may be used to identify and connect with underrepresented communities.
- Underrepresented groups often have less access to clinical trials and new treatments.
- Expanding clinical trial access can help improve health outcomes for more people.
- The effort reflects cooperation between lawmakers from both political parties.
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