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12/12/25 Health Equity Collaborative Welcomes Bipartisan PBM Accountability Legislation
The Health Equity Collaborative welcomes bipartisan pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) accountability legislation recently introduced in Congress and encourages its swift consideration....
12/01/25 Health Empowerment on the Hill: Choose Healthy Life’s Three Pillars for Legislative Action
Choose Healthy Life (CHL) recently hosted its impactful Capitol Hill Day, uniting faith leaders, health experts, and policymakers to advocate for critical legislative solutions focused on community empowerment. The organization has just released a new video highlighting the powerful work from the day, capturing the...
12/01/25 HEC to Congress: The 340B Promise Is Broken; Pass Patient-Centered Reform
On December 1, 2025, a coalition of 20+ organizations led by the Health Equity Collaborative (HEC) sent a strong letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, calling for immediate, comprehensive reforms to the 340B Drug Pricing Program....
11/17/25 November is National Diabetes Awareness Month: The Race for a Cure Must Include All Americans
November marks National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about this chronic condition that impacts over 38 million Americans. But for the Health Equity Collaborative, this month is more than just about statistics—it's about shining a bright, critical light on the structural...
10/30/25 Why Intellectual Property Matters for Health Equity
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...
10/14/25 The Cost of Complacency: Funding Cuts, Misinformation, and the Threat to Vaccine Progress
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...
09/22/25 H.R. 1 Could Create Hardships for Medicaid Enrollees in Three Chronic Disease Areas
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...
08/07/25 New Issue Brief: H.R. 1’s Medicaid Changes: A Threat to Health Equity for Chronic Disease Patients
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...