Last week, the Health Equity Collaborative (HEC), united 51 national, public health, patient advocacy, civil rights, and multicultural organizations to deliver an open letter to the 118th Congress and Biden Administration outlining guidelines for advancing health equity. This letter is the latest iteration of an ongoing...
Women's History Month is a time to celebrate how far women have come -- and also to recognize the disparities they still face. In particular, Black women in America experience disproportionately poor health outcomes as a result of racism, sexism, and barriers to care.[1] Yet Congress...
The new Congress is the most racially and ethnically diverse yet, and lawmakers have a historic opportunity to address health equity issues that have been neglected for far too long.[1] Let's take a look at a few examples of increased diversity in the 118th Congress. Representative Hakeem...
While Black History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements of African Americans, it is also an opportunity to raise awareness and address pervasive health disparities impacting Black communities. The 118th Congress can advance a policy agenda that supports communities of color and provides...
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....