Medical Research Funding

Medical research funding through the National Institutes of Health drives medical breakthroughs from laboratory discoveries to patient care, maintaining America's leadership in medical innovation. NIH funding generates $2.56 in economic activity for every dollar invested, supporting over 408,000 jobs and producing $94.5 billion in economic impact in FY 2024. NIH-funded research has produced transformative echocardiography advances including 3D/4D imaging, strain imaging for early disease detection, machine learning algorithms, and portable point-of-care devices that enhance diagnostic accuracy and reduce healthcare costs. 

ASE urges Congress to support robust NIH funding at $48.7 billion in FY 2025. Cuts to NIH research would weaken clinical studies and threaten the development of cardiovascular innovations that improve patient outcomes. Sustained NIH investment is essential for America's continued leadership in biomedical research and economic competitiveness.