A new bill to address health disparities

S.4486 - Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 - Congress.gov

Summary of S.4486 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022.

House and Senate Introduce Legislation Vital to Eliminating Health ...

The Health Equity Accountability Act includes provisions aimed at improving access to cancer research, prevention, early detection and care.

Health Disparities Legislation

Below is a list of legislation enacted in 2020-2021 that addresses health disparities and/or health equity.

Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 117th Congress (2021 ...

Summary of H.R.7585 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022.

Padilla Introduces Legislation to Address National Health Care ...

The Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) of 2024, legislation that would address health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities as well as women.

Legislative Actions to Reduce Health Disparities - NCBI

The final panel of the day focused on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 and the provisions within the law that address health ...

CAPAC Leads Tri-Caucus Reintroduction of Legislation to Create a ...

“The Health Equity and Accountability Act would create a healthcare system that works for all Americans – no matter their race, ethnicity, ...

A new bill to address health disparities: the Health Equity and ...

On April 26, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) introduced the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA), or H.R. 7585, which aims to make ...

Health Equity in Healthy People 2030

Health equity is defined as the attainment of the highest level of health for all people. Learn more about how Healthy People 2030 can be leveraged to ...

Congresswomen Nikema Williams and Yvette Clarke Introduce Bill ...

Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced the Health Equity Innovation Act, legislation that would provide $50 million for Black churches.

Gillibrand, Butler Announce Legislation To Address Racial ...

Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Laphonza Butler (D-CA) announced the introduction of their Health Equity Innovation Act, ...

House Approves Bill Aimed at Addressing Racial and Ethnic Health ...

918) aimed at improving the prevention, early detection, and treatment of chronic diseases among health disparity populations. The House Energy ...

Social Determinants Legislation - Aligning for Health

The Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021 will help states and communities devise strategies to better leverage existing programs and authorities.

Fact Sheet: Advancing Health Equity Across HHS

HHS is committed to addressing health disparities and advancing health equity by expanding access to care, improving health care quality, and supporting health ...

Legislation to Address Latino and Indigenous Health Disparities ...

"Latinos and Indigenous Mesoamericans are vibrant and diverse communities, each with unique health needs," said Majority Leader Gonzalez.

Advancing Health Equity Through the Legislative Process | ASTHO

December 12, 2022. Introduction. legislative-prospectus-2023-health-equity-card.jpg Persistent patterns of health disparities are largely the result of ...

Medicaid Efforts to Address Racial Health Disparities - KFF

How does Medicaid coverage vary by race and ethnicity? How can Medicaid eligibility policies mitigate racial disparities in coverage? What other ...

House Introduces Health Equity Bill Critical to Reducing Health ...

The Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) of 2022 provides a comprehensive set of strategic policy solutions designed to eliminate racial ...

Legislative History

The evolution of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) to become an Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Disparities in Health and Health Care: 5 Key Questions and Answers

Health disparities include differences in health outcomes, such as life expectancy, mortality, health status, and prevalence of health ...