Michael Curry, CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, and Senator Liz Miranda, a lead sponsor of An Act to Advance Health Equity, speak with NBC10 Boston about the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to improving health equity.
State Representative Judith Garcia of Chelsea testified as a lead sponsor of an Act to Advance Health Equity, expressing concerns about high cost of medications and lack of cultural support for Massachusetts residents.
Dr. Thea James, Vice President of Mission & Associate Chief Medical Officer at Boston Medical Center, highlights how An Act to Advance Health Equity’ provides a holistic solution to address health inequities in Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Health Council (MHC) honored the Health Equity Compact as champions of health and wellness, sharing MHC’s passion for fostering a strong culture of health within Massachusetts.
Chris Reddick, Head of US Health Equity at Takeda, calls for consistent cross-sector collaboration with communities to solve health inequities.
With health inequities on the rise, Compact member Lee Pelton and JD Chesloff outline the moral and economic reasons to address inequities while highlighting the work of the Health Equity Compact.
Health system leaders, legislators and community rallied around An Act to Advance Health Equity for Joint Committee on Health Care Financing hearing.
El diario latino de Boston destaca el trabajo del pacto en español, proporcionando una comprensión integral de los objetivos que se esperan lograr con el proyecto de ley.
The Health Equity Compact testified before the Joint Healthcare and Financing Committee on An Act to Advance Health Equity.
Dozens of panelists testified in support of An Act to Advance Health Equity, representing leaders in healthcare, public health, advocacy, academia, and politics.
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.
