National Minority Health Month was officially established by Congress in 2002, to formalize commitment to raising awareness and advancing policy that eliminates health disparities. Access to quality health care should never depend on your skin color, zip code, or the language you speak. Every April,...
On March 18, 2026, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will convene a hearing titled Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An Examination of the U.S. Provider Landscape — the third installment in the Committee’s health care affordability series. Chairmen Guthrie and...
The 2026 State of the Union address introduced a vision for a "Great Healthcare Plan" centered on consumer choice and increased transparency. While the focus on lowering costs is a welcome starting point, true reform requires looking beneath the surface. We must ensure that new...
A Valentine’s Day Message to Congress Valentine’s Day is about caring and connection—the same values that should drive our healthcare system. The 340B program was created with a clear, heartfelt mission: to provide discounted medications to safety-net providers, ensuring that low-income, uninsured, and underserved patients maintain...
On January 27, 2026, ALLvanza, the Health Equity Collaborative, and the National Hispanic Health Foundation hosted a timely webinar, "Vaccines & Innovation: Protecting the Future." The event brought together preeminent public health leaders to discuss how the intersection of scientific advancement, strategic policy, and deep-rooted...
The Health Equity Collaborative welcomes bipartisan pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) accountability legislation recently introduced in Congress and encourages its swift consideration....
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...