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....
A new front just opened in the battle to lower drug prices, and serial entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban is leading the charge....
On March 1, President Biden will outline his administration's accomplishments and policy priorities during his first State of the Union address since taking office last year. ...
Behold the deluge. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposal last month to restrict Aduhelm coverage to clinical trials stirred up such strong feelings on both sides that the usual 30-day public comment period following every CMS.....
The racial inequities that have long been part of our healthcare system persist even today. At the same time, as we mark Black History Month, it's worth taking a moment to celebrate recent progress on this front....