Minorities in the United States still face pervasive health disparities. Yet as we mark National Minority Health Month this April, we should also applaud how far we've come. In recent years, new medicines have emerged to treat diseases that disproportionately affect people of color. For example,...
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Health Equity Collaborative is pleased to highlight incredible women in our community who are working each day to address health inequities. While women have experienced substantial improvements in health in recent decades, disparities in access and quality of health...
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the achievements of people with developmental disabilities and advocate for a more accepting, respectful, and inclusive society for the developmentally disabled. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about one in...
The U.S. healthcare system is the most expensive in the world. Healthcare spending in the U.S. now exceeds $4.3B annually. This amount is staggering and requires a more detailed explanation. Where does it all go? How do we reduce the rising cost of care? Who...
As a new member of the Health Equity Collaborative, we at Choose Healthy Life (CHL) are thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce ourselves and share our commitment to advancing health equity. Our mission is to address health disparities by ensuring equal access to and...
Amy Hinojosa, President and CEO of MANA and founding member of the Health Equity Collaborative (HEC), recently sat down with Dr. Leandris Liburd, acting director of the Centers for Disease Contro...
As 2023 comes to a close, it's worth reflecting on some of the remarkable strides in health equity that have shaped the year. On Capitol Hill, the most racially diverse Congress in history advanced legislation to rein in drug supply chain middlemen called "pharmacy benefit managers."...
Native Americans have a long history of resilience, but they have also been subjected to centuries of oppression and marginalization. These experiences have had a profound impact on their health and well-being. Today, Native Americans experience significant health disparities compared to other racial and ethnic groups...
Earlier this fall, Time Magazine recently featured an interview with Amy Hinojosa, President and CEO of MANA, A National Latina Organization about the ongoing work of the Health Equity Collaborative (HEC). The full interview can be found here and below. As President and CEO of MANA,...
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), a time to raise awareness about the importance of routine vaccination for people of all ages. Vaccinations are one of the most effective ways to prevent infectious diseases, and they are especially important for communities of color, who...
One pervasive myth about the American healthcare system is that rising drug prices are behind the rapidly increasing costs of healthcare. Because of this idea, the goal of reducing drug prices has become a focal point for lawmakers and political leaders, including President Biden.[1] Reducing healthcare...