Prof. Hall Quoted on Medical Device User Fees and the FDA

Professor Ralph Hall was quoted in an InsideHealthPolicy.com article entitled "Device Industry Seeks Common Ground On User Fees As Negotiations Begin." The article states that medical device industry trade groups have begun to collaborate to create a common position on medical device user fee reauthorization, as negotiations begin this year. Furthermore, the article says the industry will emphasize the FDA's failure to meet its performance goals when seeking common ground. Hall said the negative opinion of the FDA's performance could also link user fee negotiations to additional FDA reforms, including 510(k) process reforms.