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Below are some featured publications highlighting voices from Compact members, Compact member organizations, and our ongoing work.

Health Equity Compact Applauds Healey Administration Appointment of Dr. Kiame Mahaniah

March 20, 2023

The Health Equity Compact is excited that EOHHS Secretary Kate Walsh has appointed Compact member Dr. Mahaniah as Undersecretary for Health.

Health Equity Compact tackling big challenges

March 13, 2023

In this Commonwealth Magazine article and Codcast, Juan Fernando Lopera (Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, BILH) and Myechia Minter-Jordan (President, CEO, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health) explain the big task of addressing structural injustice, with legislation as a part of that work.

Dr. Ojikutu and Rep. Garcia Discuss Health Equity on Java With Jimmy

March 13, 2023

Dr. Bisola Ojikutu (Executive Director, Boston Public Health Commission) and Representative Judith Garcia (11th Suffolk) share how communities in Massachusetts have experienced health inequities and an overview of the Compact and An Act to Advance Health Equity.

How to prevent MassHealth enrollees from losing their coverage

March 13, 2023

In this Boston Globe op-ed, Cain Hayes (President, CEO, Point32Health) highlights the importance of insurers working with their provider partners to prevent gaps in coverage.

Movement makers gather, share insights and outcomes

February 16, 2023

The BBJ and PNC Bank gathered a small group from the BBJ Power 50 Movement Makers list to discuss strategies corporate and community leaders can use to advance Boston as a center for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Juan Fernando Lopera (Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, BILH) discussed existing and...

Michael Curry interviewed on Boston Public Radio

February 13, 2023

Michael Curry comments on racial disparities in maternal child health outcomes, and how we need to invest upstream to avoid greater downstream costs of care and worse health outcomes (this part begins at about the 23min mark).

Latinos saludables: En Massachusetts, un grupo de líderes quiere que las minorías tengan más acceso al cuidado de la salud

February 9, 2023

Health Equity Compact (HEC) anunció el 23 de enero que ha presentado una legislación innovadora destinada a abordar las disparidades en la atención médica y los resultados para las minorías raciales y étnicas en Massachusetts.

Rep. Judith Garcia Speaks on Co-sponsoring Legislation to Advance Health Equity on Basic Black

January 27, 2023

Representative Judith Garcia explains why equity needs to be at the forefront of health policy change on WGBH’s Basic Black with Callie Crossley.

Proponen ley sobre equidad en atención médica

January 26, 2023

Las disparidades en la atención de salud a la que se enfrentan nuestras comunidades han sido mas notorias a raíz del COVID-19, precisamente generar un cambio en ese sentido y lograr mayor equidad es lo que busca un proyecto de ley presentado ante los legisladores...

Legislation addresses root causes of health disparities in the state

January 24, 2023

A coalition of Black and Latino leaders in health care, philanthropy, and business have filed legislation to combat racial and ethnic health disparities in Massachusetts.

The 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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Health Equity Compact Applauds Healey Administration Appointment of Dr. Kiame Mahaniah

Health Equity Compact tackling big challenges

Dr. Ojikutu and Rep. Garcia Discuss Health Equity on Java With Jimmy

How to prevent MassHealth enrollees from losing their coverage

Movement makers gather, share insights and outcomes

Michael Curry interviewed on Boston Public Radio

Latinos saludables: En Massachusetts, un grupo de líderes quiere que las minorías tengan más acceso al cuidado de la salud

Rep. Judith Garcia Speaks on Co-sponsoring Legislation to Advance Health Equity on Basic Black

Proponen ley sobre equidad en atención médica

Legislation addresses root causes of health disparities in the state

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