Meet Ava, NCHR’s social media coordinator and assistant to the president. In this one-minute video, she shares how she helps bring NCHR’s research and advocacy to patients, families, and the public through clear, timely social media posts.
Read More »Our Reels: “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up”
Are Medical Devices Proven to Work?
Medical Devices Need User Fees to Improve Evidence
On an FDA panel on MDUFA user fees, NCHR President Dr. Diana Zuckerman told the FDA that industry fees should support FDA staff to ensure devices are safe and effective for all patients before and after they get on the market.
Read More »When Health Insurance Companies Cheat Us
We’ve all heard of Health Insurance companies refusing coverage in urgent situations. But this example shows how they can also cheat people in less dramatic ways, making profits with less obvious cheating that is difficult to resolve.
Read More »Why is the FDA approving questionable drugs?
The FDA approved an expensive antidepressant Exxua, despite questionable evidence. Dr. Diana Zuckerman explains why this decision could be harmful for patients—and for all of us.
Read More »