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

Health Equity Compact Expands Membership to Over 70 Leaders of Color

May 16, 2023

The Compact membership grows, incorporating AAPI, Middle Eastern, immigrant and broader geographic representation.

The 23-year life expectancy gap in the 2 miles between Back Bay and Nubian Square

May 15, 2023

Dr. Bisola Ojikutu (Executive Director, Boston Public Health Commission) speaks to WBUR Boston on the Boston Public Health Commission’s finding of a gap in average life expectancy and the interconnected factors that play a role in life expectancy.

High cost of health insurance in Mass. must be fixed, says new report

May 2, 2023

Dr. Charles Anderson (President and CEO of the Dimock Center) comments on the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation’s report on closing health insurance gaps in the state.

Medicaid Expansion Can Lead to Better Outcomes for Black Mothers

April 21, 2023

Myechia Minter-Jordan (President & CEO of CareQuest Institute for Oral Health) elevates Medicaid expansion as one important policy change to address preventable deaths of Black women.

Jeffrey Sánchez and Rep. Bud Williams Promote Health Equity and An Act to Advance Health Equity on WBUR

April 21, 2023

Jeffrey Sánchez and Representative Bud Williams joined WBUR’s Radio Boston to discuss the pressing need to close gaps in equitable health outcomes and An Act to Advance Health Equity, the Compact’s breakthrough bill calling for a dramatic overhaul of our health and health care systems.

Michael Curry Talks About Climate Change’s Disproportionate Impact on Communities of Color on Radio Boston

April 21, 2023

Michael Curry speaks on a new report on environmental justice in the city of Boston and how the Health Equity Compact will fight for equity in all things including climate justice.

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.

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 Expands Membership to Over 70 Leaders of Color

The 23-year life expectancy gap in the 2 miles between Back Bay and Nubian Square

High cost of health insurance in Mass. must be fixed, says new report

Medicaid Expansion Can Lead to Better Outcomes for Black Mothers

Jeffrey Sánchez and Rep. Bud Williams Promote Health Equity and An Act to Advance Health Equity on WBUR

Michael Curry Talks About Climate Change’s Disproportionate Impact on Communities of Color on Radio Boston

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

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