Mass. legislation filed to increase health equity in minority communities
This article is available in Spanish in partnership with El Planeta Media. Este informe está disponible en español, traducido por El Planeta Media....
This article is available in Spanish in partnership with El Planeta Media. Este informe está disponible en español, traducido por El Planeta Media. Health Equity Compact (HEC), a coalition of Black and Latino leaders in healthcare, announced on Jan. 23 that it has submitted legislation aimed at addressing disparities in healthcare and outcomes for racial and ethnic minorities in Massachusetts. The proposed legislation, known as An Act to Advance Health Equity, prioritizes equity in the Massachusetts state government, standardizes and reports on data to advance health equity, and improves access and quality of care.