The HEARD Act of 2025 aims to enhance research and care for rare diseases disproportionately affecting minority populations.
The HEARD Act of 2025 amends the Public Health Service Act to increase investments in research on rare diseases and conditions that disproportionately impact minority populations. It establishes a scholarship and loan repayment program for physicians and genetic counselors serving these populations. The Act also mandates the creation of a mentoring program for health care professionals seeking to treat patients with rare diseases and conditions.
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