ASE Fact Sheet on NIH Research Funding

ASE’s Fact Sheet on National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Funding outlines the Society’s stance in support of continued federal funding that is needed to advance medical science and invest in innovative developments for cardiovascular care and public health as a whole. The resource highlights how NIH research can lower healthcare costs by developing more effective treatments and preventative measures in echocardiography that enhance diagnostic accuracy, enable earlier disease detection, and improve patient monitoring capabilities. The fact sheet includes ASE’s recommendations for NIH funding levels for 2025 to strengthen the nation’s position as a leader in biomedical innovation.