Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) states that clear and concise writing improves communication by helping readers quickly grasp essential information, reducing unnecessary wording. This approach saves time and lowers costs in sharing information.
NIH emphasizes that clear writing removes barriers between communicators and their audiences. The agency's mission is to provide health information that Americans can understand and use.
The NIH supports the Plain Language initiative, a federal directive requiring plain language in materials intended for the public. This initiative seeks to make government communications clearer and more accessible.
NIH applies these principles to all new public documents, including those for other government entities and colleagues. This aligns with their goal to improve responses to health messages.