Hospital executives across the country are exploiting a multi-billion-dollar federal program that was created to help vulnerable American patients—especially those in communities of color. It's crucial that Congress reform the program so that it delivers real relief to underserved patients, instead of padding hospitals' bottom...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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....
A lack of diversity in the health care workforce has been a persistent issue in the United States, posing significant implications to health equity, particularly for the Black or African American community....
As we commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, the National Consumers League (NCL) wants Latino consumers to better understand their health coverage options through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Latinos make up approximately 18 percent of the U.S. population and represent the largest minority population (62.1 million). However,...
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close this week, we are proud of the work of the more than 15 members of the Health Equity Collaborative that serve the diverse Hispanic and Latinx community....
The many root causes of health disparities in the US require systemic changes to mitigate income inequality and provide evidence-based education and access to resources in an equitable manner. Such causes require cross functional collaboration from policy makers, state and local government, and grassroots-organizations, catalyzing...