Advocates have long fought for federal funding to reach people in most need. Back in 1992, Congress established the 340B drug pricing program, which guaranteed drug discounts to hospitals serving a disproportionately high percentage of uninsured or low-income patients....
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to show support for the more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia and one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States.[1] It is a...
Since 1990, the MANA Las Primeras® Awards have honored Latinas who demonstrate important ‘firsts’ in their fields with a national impact. The achievements of these extraordinary women show the important contributions Latinas make to this country....
Right now, Americans are celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15. It's a time to recognize the enormous contributions that Hispanic Americans have made to our country's history and culture -- and reflect on the progress we still have...
Last month, Congress passed the $750 billion Inflation Reduction Act.[1] The sweeping spending package addresses a wide range of important issues, from climate change to the rising cost of health care. But while it contains a number of smart reforms, the legislation unfortunately falls short...
Today, the Health Equity Collaborative released a new white paper titled “Improving Health Outcomes Through Social Determinants of Health Initiatives”...
Each May, the United States celebrates the histories and heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders during AAPI Heritage Month. This year's theme, "Advancing Leaders Through Collaboration," provides a perfect opportunity to highlight the inspiring leaders working together to address one of the unique challenges...
Every April, Americans observe National Minority Health Month. But this year, there's more to celebrate than usual. That's because, on April 14th, the White House announced a sweeping plan to address the healthcare challenges that disproportionately affect minority communities. President Biden's Equity Action Plans will...
The Board of Directors of the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) announced that it has selected Jason Resendez as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. He will assume leadership of the nation’s preeminent caregiving research, advocacy and innovation organization on July 5, 2022 after...
As Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, I want to thank you for your commitment to prevent cardiovascular disease.....
This past Saturday, HEC members participated in the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference in Austin, TX. SXSW began in 1987 and has continued to grow in both scope and size every year. After a break of two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendees...
In observance of Rare Disease Day, the Rare Disease Diversity Association hosted a series of virtual conversations consisting of two panels on February 28th featuring discussions surrounding rare disease from the perspective of clinicians, activists, and patients....