HHS launches programs to accelerate clinical trials
The Health and Human Services Department introduced new initiatives to speed drug development and boost U.S. competitiveness against China.

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What happened
HHS launched new programs to speed up clinical trials. 123 The department is offering funding to teams with innovative proposals. 1 Federal officials are considering ending the traditional phased clinical trial system. 1 The efforts involve using AI to expand and accelerate trials. 2
Why it matters
The initiative aims to drastically reduce the time and money needed to develop new drugs. 3 The programs seek to boost U.S. competitiveness against countries like China in biotechnology. 12 The project could provide a template for reconfiguring the drug development process. 3
What to watch
The department will evaluate proposals for funding to implement new trial designs. 1
Sources · 3
[1]Exclusive: HHS launches project to speed up clinical trials
Axios Business
[2]STAT+: HHS announces new efforts to speed up, expand clinical trials with AI
STAT
[3]HHS kicks off new programs to speed clinical trials as Chinese competition looms
BioPharma Dive
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