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New Diagnostic Device Advisory Committee: Better Real-World Impact Assessment for Patients

This act establishes a new expert panel to assess how medical devices, including diagnostic ones, impact people's daily lives. The panel will advise the government on the clearance and classification of these devices, focusing on their real-world effects, especially for rural, minority, and underserved populations. This aims to ensure safer and more effective medical devices for citizens.
Key points
Creation of a new expert panel to advise on the real-world impact of medical devices on citizens' lives.
The panel will assess how diagnostic devices affect various population groups, including rural and minority communities.
The panel's recommendations will be considered when approving new medical devices, aiming to enhance their safety and effectiveness.
Panel meetings will be recorded and publicly available, ensuring transparency.
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Print number: 117_HR_7192
Sponsor: Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]
Process start date: 2022-03-21