Member call to action for legislation allows constituents to advocate for policies, stay informed about upcoming changes in the law, and ensure their voice is heard by lawmakers. They are an important tool in our advocacy efforts as legislators need and want to hear from their constituents.
HHS Reorganization
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1,200 NIH employees were fired
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Five NIH institute directors, including Dr. Bianchi of NICHD were fired
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Key functions (procurement, grant management, and policy) will be centralized in the Office of the Director Office of the Director
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New NIH leadership is expected under Director Bhattacharya
At this critical time, it is important for AUGS to continue to emphasize the need for investment in research on women’s chronic conditions. As you are aware, women comprise 50% of the population, so it is essential to understand and develop new methods of preventing and treating conditions that affect women. Despite this, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that less than 9% of NIH grant funding goes towards women’s health research.
AUGS members – as providers and healthcare professionals who treat and interact with patients – are the best messengers to advocate for women’s health research and to share patient stories to improve care.
Calls to Action:
Volunteer to be a Reviewer: The Center for Scientific Review (CSR) reviews three quarters of all NIH applications and virtually all submitted R01s. Having an increased presence of Urogynecologists serving as reviewers will ensure the development of a more comprehensive knowledge base on Urogynecologic conditions.
Share Your Story: Has your research been impacted by recent legislative changes? The Women First Research Coalition (WFRC) is collecting information on research that has been terminated and its implications. Please submit your story via this google form. Please note that we are asking you to include your name and contact information in case we have any follow up questions. This information will be deidentified before we use it in any advocacy.
Recent Action Alerts
- Contact Your Representative Regarding NIH Funding Indirect Costs
- Tell Your Representative to Co-Sponsor H.R. 10073 and Stop the Medicare Payment Cut!
- Tell Your Representative to Co-Sponsor the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073)
- Tell Your Representatives to Oppose Policies That Will Undermine Women’s Health Research at the NIH
- Tell Your Representative to Co-sponsor Legislation to Stop the 3.4% Medicare Payment Cut Before CMS’ Flexibility Runs Out!
