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HRA Comments Submitted to OMB
HRA submitted official comments to the Office of Management and Budget on their proposed changes to research grants.
Jul 106 min read
Shaping the Future of Research: HRA Prepares Comments to NIH Strategic Plan
On behalf of its members, Heart Rhythm Advocates (HRA) is preparing a formal response to the NIH that emphasizes the importance of aligning research priorities with the real-world burden of disease, particularly in areas where outcomes remain poor despite available tools and scientific advances.
Mar 303 min read
HRA and HRS Request $50 Million for HEARTS Act Implementation and Sustained Federal Investment in Electrophysiology Research
February 27, 2025 -- The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) and Heart Rhythm Advocates (HRA) have submitted a formal request to congressional appropriators urging $50 million in FY 2027 Labor-HHS funding to implement the HEARTS Act and calling for continued strong, sustained federal investment in NIH-supported cardiovascular research. Appropriations requests are how national priorities are translated into funding decisions. Even in years when the legislative calendar is compressed,
Feb 273 min read
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