In July, AGOS was invited to join the Women First Research Coalition (WFRC), the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to lend our endorsement to a landmark federal initiative: the National Strategy to Close the Women’s Health Gap.
This initiative is a call on Congress to make a transformational investment in women’s health and an opportunity for organizations across different women’s health issues to come together in support of efforts that will improve the lives of millions of Americans and their families. The women’s health gap is not only a matter of equity—it is an investment in the health, productivity, and economic strength of our nation.
In short, this will call on Congress to make a $20 billion ten-year strategic commitment in America that will close the women’s health gap. While this effort is aspirational, we also believe it’s a necessary investment that we will continue to push across Congressional sessions and Administrations.
The National Strategy to Close the Women’s Health Gap is structured around five pillars of investment:
- Research and Innovation
- Regulatory Coordination and Modernization
- Clinical and Research Workforce
- Data and Evidence Infrastructure
- Public Awareness and Education
More information can be found here.