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New bill aims to improve sharing of electronic medical records

President Barack Obama is expected to sign legislation on Tuesday that should speed FDA approval of some drugs and devices, as well as making a significant investment in medical research. The measure – known as the 21st Century Cures Act – also should make it easier for patient data to move from the hospital to […]

New bill aims to improve sharing of electronic medical records
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President Barack Obama is expected to sign legislation on Tuesday that should speed FDA approval of some drugs and devices, as well as making a significant investment in medical research.

The measure – known as the 21st Century Cures Act – also should make it easier for patient data to move from the hospital to the doctor…and back again.

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