October is National Intellectual Property Month — a time to reflect on how innovation and creativity are supported, protected and shared. At the Health Equity Collaborative (HEC), we believe this month offers a unique opportunity to explore how intellectual property (IP) can be a key...
The COVID-19 pandemic vividly exposed a critical truth: vaccines are one of the most effective tools for advancing public health and reducing deep-seated health disparities. From the front lines of the pandemic response, organizations saw firsthand how bringing vaccines and health services into trusted community...
The following is a special discussion about a new report published by the Health Equity Collaborative, in partnership with Magnolia Market Access, on the impact of H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) on anyone navigating the complexities of chronic illness and Medicaid. The conversation features...
The Health Equity Collaborative (HEC) is deeply concerned about the implications of H.R. 1, signed into law on July 4, 2025, which introduces significant changes to Medicaid that could jeopardize healthcare access for millions, particularly those with chronic conditions like mental health disorders, diabetes, and...
Last month, Congresswoman Doris Matsui and Senator Peter Welch introduced the 340B PATIENTS Act, aiming to codify contract pharmacies into the 340B Drug Pricing Program statute. While that may sound like progress, the Health Equity Collaborative (HEC) warns that this bill could do more harm...
This August, as we mark National Immunization Awareness Month, we find ourselves in a rapidly changing vaccine landscape. A new wave of guidance is unfolding, with updated booster rules and new formulations designed to combat the latest variants. This shift reflects ongoing scientific progress, but it also...
Access Was Only the Beginning When the Americans with Disabilities Act became law in 1990, it marked a defining moment in civil rights. For the first time, people with disabilities were promised equal access to the places, services, and systems that shape everyday life. Thirty-five years later, that promise...
This week, the Health Equity Collaborative led 16 other national organizations in sending a letter to Congress expressing deep concern about recent changes at the Department of Health and Human Services that could undermine public trust in vaccines and weaken the nation’s immunization system....
The Health Equity Collaborative (HEC) is sending a clear message to Congress and the Trump Administration this week: pass healthcare reforms that lower costs, boost innovation, and empower patients....