Robust funding for the National Institutes of Health helps ensure innovation in basic research and a full pipeline of cystic fibrosis therapies. A well-resourced U.S. Food and Drug Administration helps advance therapies that are safe and effective.
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In a complex and rapidly changing health care system, we support policies that promote adequate, affordable health coverage so people living with cystic fibrosis can receive the high-quality, specialized care they need to live longer, healthier lives.
Recent therapeutic advances have transformed cystic fibrosis — adding decades of life and new hope for people living with this disease. To protect this progress, it's critical that people with CF can access high-quality, specialized treatments and care, regardless of income, insurance, or geography.
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.
William Elder, Jr., a medical student with cystic fibrosis and long-time advocate for the CF community, has been invited to sit with First Lady Michelle Obama at tonight's State of the Union address. The White House invitation highlights the momentum and progress toward finding a cure for this devastating disease.