New FDA legislation just enacted by Congress reauthorizes and amends the Medical Device User Fee, the Prescription Drug User Fee, and also provides other wide-ranging changes in the FDA’s powers and responsibilities.

These changes will be explored in a Medical Device Daily audio conference on Oct. 24, “FDA Reauthorization Legislation: Essential Changes You Must Know Now,” from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The sessions will explore what companies and regulatory professionals must know to make sure they are in compliance with the new requirements.

Speakers Dan Kracov of Arnold & Porter, Kurt Karst of Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, and Wayne L. Pines of APCO Worldwide will guide listeners through the intricacies of the changes and highlight concerns for the med-tech and pharma industries.

The audio conference is just $299 per listening site. It includes presentation handouts and a half-hour Q&A session with the speakers. A CD (MP3 format) of the conference is available. For more information or to register, call 800-688-2421 or 404-262-5474, and be sure to mention conference code T07480.