Health and health care disparities have been documented for decades. However, people of color continue to be underserved within the healthcare system. The documentation of the outsized impact of COVID-19 on communities of color has elevated the need to break down barriers and build opportunities for everyone to reach their full health potential.
There are many new efforts to tackle health disparities. We need increased intentionality, connectivity, and shared responsibility to ensure enduring, meaningful change.
The Health Equity Compact is excited that EOHHS Secretary Kate Walsh has appointed Compact member Dr. Mahaniah as Undersecretary for
Learn MoreIn this Commonwealth Magazine article and Codcast, Juan Fernando Lopera (Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, BILH) and Myechia Minter-Jordan (President, CEO, CareQuest
Learn MoreDr. Bisola Ojikutu (Executive Director, Boston Public Health Commission) and Representative Judith Garcia (11th Suffolk) share how communities in Massachusetts have experienced health
Learn MoreIn this Boston Globe op-ed, Cain Hayes (President, CEO, Point32Health) highlights the importance of insurers working with their provider partners to prevent
Learn MoreThe BBJ and PNC Bank gathered a small group from the BBJ Power 50 Movement Makers list to discuss strategies corporate and community
Learn MoreMichael Curry comments on racial disparities in maternal child health outcomes, and how we need to invest upstream to avoid
Learn MoreThe Health Equity Compact wishes to recognize founding supporters JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., and Foley Hoag LLP for their invaluable work: JSI for technical assistance and research from the very beginning of the Compact; and Foley Hoag for pro bono legal skill and expertise in developing and writing An Act to Advance Health Equity.
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