On his first day as head of the NIH, health economist Jay Bhattacharya initiated a drastic restructuring by removing the directors of four major institutes amid significant budget cuts. These leaders, overseeing approximately $9 billion in NIH funding, were placed on administrative leave and offered reassignments to the Indian Health Service as part of a campaign to enhance health services for underserved populations. This unprecedented move signals a potential shift in NIH's focus and leadership priorities during a critical period for biomedical research funding.
This unprecedented reorganization at the NIH reflects calls for reform amid budget cuts, with leadership departures and reassignment aimed at promoting better health services for Indigenous communities.
The directors, responsible for significant NIH funding, have been reassigned in a move that marks a significant shift in how the agency's leadership is structured and its priorities.
The email outlining the reassignment stressed the need for individuals to enhance health services for underserved populations, reflecting a broader goal of the HHS.
Jay Bhattacharya's appointment as NIH head coincides with a major restructuring move that aims to realign the institute’s efforts towards addressing healthcare disparities.
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