Advocacy Moment: NIH Funding Freeze: Impact on Healthcare & Research Institutions

In this update from AAOE Advocacy Council member Paul Bruning, viewers are briefed on recent NIH research funding cuts and freezes stemming from reduced allowable indirect costs. These changes are halting active research, forcing layoffs, and impacting institutions nationwide—including hospitals and healthcare organizations involved in research. The ripple effects are significant and long-term, with potential implications for innovation, staffing, and future funding stability across healthcare sectors. 

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