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About the CF Foundation | Public Policy | Clinical Trials The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Celebrates Passage of the Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2015

CFF-Championed Bill Eliminates Barriers to Participation in Clinical Trials for People with CF and other Rare Diseases

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About the CF Foundation | Public Policy | Clinical Trials CF Foundation–Championed Bill Passes Senate, then House

The House of Representatives has passed a vote on the Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act (EACT), which is now set to go to the President for his signature.

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About the CF Foundation | Public Policy | Clinical Trials Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Provides Expert Testimony to Congress in Support of the Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act

Bill Would Remove Barrier to Clinical Research for Rare Diseases by Ensuring that Clinical Trial Participants Don't Lose Critical Health Benefits

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About the CF Foundation | Public Policy | Clinical Trials CF Foundation Supports EACT with Testimony to Congress

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Vice President of Therapeutics Development Dr. Michael Boyle testified today at a hearing in front of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Health. He urged members to support H.R. 209, the Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act (EACT), which would make permanent a law enabling people to participate in clinical trials without the fear of losing critical benefits.

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About the CF Foundation | Public Policy | Clinical Trials Legislation Introduced to Protect Access to Clinical Trials for People with CF

Legislation introduced today will help more people with cystic fibrosis, and other rare diseases, participate in clinical trials without fear of losing important benefits or health coverage. The bill is sponsored by a bipartisan group of senators and legislators.

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