Author: HEC admin
07/26/24 Thirty-Four Years Later, the ADA’s Healthcare Promise Remains Unfulfilled
Thirty-four years ago today July 26, President George H. W. Bush signed the bipartisan Americans with Disabilities Act into law. The landmark legislation promised a new era of inclusion and equality that would reshape American society....
07/22/24 New FTC Report Sheds Light on Why the PBM System Needs Reform
On July 9, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released an interim report shedding light on the opaque practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), revealing a system that has long disadvantaged underserved communities. The report's findings highlight the urgent need for comprehensive reforms to ensure fair...
06/28/24 MANA & LATINO Magazine Team Up to Host a Capitol Forum on Latina Health
In May 2024, MANA, a National Latina Organization and LATINO Magazine teamed up to host a forum on Capitol Hill to discuss opportunities to improve Latina health and wellness. The conversation featured representatives from Congress, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Latino advocates, and members...
06/17/24 Pride Month: A Time to Promote Health Equity for LGBTQ+ Communities
As we celebrate Pride Month, it is essential to consider the persistent health inequities across LGBTQ+ populations. Even with notable advancements in LGBTQ+ visibility and rights, many people continue to encounter structural obstacles when trying to obtain fair healthcare. To promote the health and wellbeing...
05/31/24 Championing Health Equity: SAPHA’s Focus on South Asian American Healthcare Priorities
As Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month concludes, we at the South Asian Public Health Association (SAPHA) want to shed light on the unique health needs of the fastest-growing subgroup within the AANHPI community—South Asian Americans (SAA).1 ...
04/23/24 Progress Worth Celebrating During National Minority Health Month
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,...
03/29/24 Voices for Change: HEC Women Leading the Fight for Health Equity
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...
03/20/24 Demonstrating the Meaning of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: A Spotlight on The Arc’s, Ashley Glears
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...
02/07/24 The United States Spends Trillions on Healthcare – Where Does It Go?
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...
02/05/24 Advancing Health Equity: The Impact of the Health Equity Innovation Act of 2023
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...
01/16/24 HEC/CDC Discussion – Navigating the 2023-2024 Respiratory Virus Season: A Closer Look at the Impact on Communities of Color
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...