Biomedical research funding can save lives.

He ealth care reform is a top priority of the Clinton administration. However, biomedical research does not appear on the White House radar screen. If the American Heart Association (AHA) has its way, biomedical research and preventive care will be key components in any health care system. As reported in "Political News for Physicians/Scientists" in the July Cardiovascular News, the AHA is actively advocating the adoption of five health care principles by Members of Congress and the Clinton administration, including coverage for preventive care and biomedical and clinical research. AHA Board Member Charles Francis, MD, testified recently before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health about the importance of making prevention and biomedical research integral parts of health care reform. In addition to the lack of focus on research in health