Author: HEC admin
07/10/25 35 Years of the ADA: The Promise of Accessible Healthcare is Still Unfulfilled
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...
07/02/25 HEC Leads Coalition Letter to Protect Vaccine Policy from Politics
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....
06/16/25 New Health Policy Guidelines Letter Outlines Clear Message for the 119th Congress and Trump Administration: Lower Costs, Boost Innovation, and Empower Patients
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....
06/11/25 Pride Month: A Call to Advance Health Equity for LGBTQ+ Communities
Every June, communities across the country celebrate Pride Month — honoring the resilience, contributions, and humanity of LGBTQ+ individuals. But as rainbow flags fill public spaces, it’s critical to recognize that visibility alone does not equate to equity. For millions of LGBTQ+ people in the United...
05/22/25 The 340B Program’s Uneven Expansion: A Health Equity Crisis?
Today, the Health Equity Collaborative released a new report highlighting the rapid growth of the 340B Drug Pricing Program over the past several decades. The 340B Drug Pricing Program was established to be a lifeline for safety-net healthcare providers serving our nation's most vulnerable populations....
04/14/25 During Autism Awareness Month, Let’s Focus on Funding Research
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the leading diagnoses in children in America today affecting approximately one in every thirty-six children. ASD generally presents itself before the age of three in children and is diagnosed four times as much in boys than girls. This is particularly concerning when...
03/27/25 Congress Can Protect Healthcare Access and Equity by Passing the EPIC Act
Pills and tablets (aka small-molecule medicines) have long been the backbone of accessible, affordable treatment -- especially for underserved communities. These medicines treat everything from cancer to heart disease and Alzheimer's without requiring hospital visits, infusions, or time off work. But unless Congress acts soon, misguided...