🎉 Exciting News from the Health Equity Compact! 🎉 We are now officially a 501(c)(3) organization! And we are thrilled to announce Lindsey Tucker as our inaugural managing director and Sonna Obiorah as our community relations manager. Lindsey and Sonna have been part of our team for the past two years and bring focus and deep commitment to our mission of advancing health equity and racial justice in the Commonwealth. We are excited to continue this work with you in 2025! For more: https://lnkd.in/eQ8rFYzT
About us
The Health Equity Compact brings together over 65 leaders of color across a diverse set of Massachusetts organizations – including hospitals, health centers, payers, academic institutions and public health – to advance health equity in Massachusetts.
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https://healthequitycompact.org/
External link for Health Equity Compact
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- Health and Human Services
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- 51-200 employees
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- Boston, Massachusetts
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- Nonprofit
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Employees at Health Equity Compact
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Javier Barrientos
Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Point32Health
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Allison Bryant Mantha
Associate Chief Health Equity Officer, Mass General Brigham
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Claire Cooper
Vice President of Business Development at The Partnership, Inc.
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Carlos F. Cappas, PsyD, MBA
Chief Behavioral Health Officer
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End of year message from us 👇 #healthequity #collectiveaction
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Congratulations to our incredible Compact member Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD, MBA on her recent appointment as CEO of AARP! 👏 We celebrate Myechia’s significant accomplishments during her time leading the The Dimock Center and CareQuest Institute for Oral Health in Massachusetts and across the country, and we look forward to seeing what lies ahead for AARP under Myechia’s strong and strategic leadership. We are so proud to work with you!
AARP has announced that Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD, MBA will serve as our new CEO. "For more than 65 years, AARP has been instrumental in improving the lives of older Americans helping people age on their own terms and live their lives to the fullest,” says Dr. Minter-Jordan. “As AARP looks ahead, we have exciting opportunities to empower, uplift and make a positive impact on the health, wealth and wellness of the more than 110 million Americans ages 50 and older and the entire country.”
AARP’s New CEO Is an Accomplished Physician and Innovative Business Leader
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We are thrilled that the economic development bill recently signed by Office of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey includes a provision from An Act to Advance Health Equity: the creation of a pathway for foreign-trained physicians to obtain their license in Massachusetts in exchange for at least three years of medical practice in a healthcare facility serving state residents with the greatest need. This will increase access to qualified physicians and improved culturally competent care in rural and underserved communities. At a press conference hosted by Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) for the Physician Pathway Act, Compact co-founder Michael Curry, Esq. shared “this is an important step forward for equity— positively impacting both our foreign-trained physicians as well as our patients. Our communities benefit broadly from this change.” Thank you to Governor Healey, Senate President Karen Spilka, Speaker of the House Ron Mariano, Joint Committee on Health Care Financing co-chairs Cindy FRIEDMAN and John Lawn, bill sponsors Jason Lewis, State Representatives Jack Patrick Lewis and Mindy Domb, Secretary Kate Walsh, Secretary Yvonne Hao, and all partners for prioritizing this important change towards health equity. #healthequity #mapoli
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We are grateful for this inspiring conversation between Compact members Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Boston Public Health Commission and Dr. Joan Reede, Harvard Medical School! Thank you both for championing health equity, and for lifting up the Compact’s mission and work through this conversation. In Dr. Ojikutu’s words, “the purpose of the Compact is to think about how we can harness our collective impact, amplify our voices as leaders, and what it is about our presence as leaders that makes a difference.” Highly recommend watching the full interview, hosted by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health for the many insights and wisdom!
Yesterday I had the privilege of being interviewed about all things health equity here in Boston by Dr. Joan Reede, Dean for Diversity and Community Partnership in the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Partnership at Harvard Medical School. In 30 minutes we covered my perspectives on Live Long and Well, Boston's population health agenda to close life expectancy gaps in our city, Boston's historic $21 million investment in the youth mental health crisis, the Health Equity Compact in Massachusetts, the role of mentorship and the importance of taking risks in one's career. Thanks to my alma mater Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Christina Roache, Director of Studio Programming at HSPH for the opportunity and of course, Dr. Reede for her leadership. To access the video: https://lnkd.in/eUnWFftq #healthequity Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Minority Health Policy at Harvard University, Health Equity Compact, Boston Public Health Commission
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We are so pleased to see Office of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey sign the Breast Cancer Screening bill into law, yet another strong step this legislative session toward increased health equity. Thank you to Senate President Karen Spilka, Speaker Ron Mariano and the legislative champions for this important bill. We are proud to partner with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the many other organizations supporting this critical legislation. Despite a lower breast cancer incidence rate, Black patients are almost 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white patients. This bill reduces the cost barrier to early breast cancer detection, a step towards closing the gap in outcomes and advancing racial health equity. #healthequity #breastcancerawareness
Thank you to Massachusetts Governor, Maura Healey, for signing into law a bill that makes breast cancer screenings more equitable. Dana-Farber is proud to support the legislation which provides greater access to follow-up breast screenings & requires insurers to cover additional screening for patients with abnormal mammograms or dense breast tissue.
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Have you signed up? Join us on at a virtual briefing on November 13, 2024, 12-1 PM ET, where we'll present new, updated life expectancy estimates by census tract for Eastern Massachusetts. This report, poised for funders, policymakers, researchers, non-profit, and community leaders, identifies local disparities, spotlights select cities, and highlights key social factors to consider in health equity work. Plus, our panelists Derek Chapman, Kiame Mahaniah, Mercy A. will share what's happening nationally, statewide, and locally. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eXzTPuvX
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Thanks to Compact Board Chair Amie Shei for keeping the focus on health equity. When equity isn’t explicitly considered and prioritized in policy solutions, we risk further marginalizing communities of color as we navigate each crisis. We must address racial health equity directly and integrate it into how Massachusetts addresses the dysfunction of the healthcare market, and set clear guideposts to drive toward health equity (not just healthcare equity) as we reshape the system. We look forward to continuing the conversation at the Health Policy Commission's 2024 Cost Trends Hearing later this week, "From Crisis to Stability: The Path to a More Affordable, Accessible, and Equitable Health Care System". #healthequitynow #mapoli
At the State House News Service/MASSterList "Urgent Treatment: Mass. Health Care After Steward" event earlier this week, there were important conversations about the fragility of the health care system in Massachusetts. David Seltz opened by sharing key takeaways from recent Health Policy Commission analyses, previewing some of the issues to be discussed at the upcoming cost trends hearing. Speakers Lora Pellegrini, Dr. Abha Agrawal, MD, FACP, FACHE, John Fernandez, Steven M. Walsh, and Greg Wilmot shared their thoughts on the most pressing challenges facing us in the Commonwealth in an insightful panel discussion moderated by Chris Lisinski. We cannot just move on post-Steward and assume that the health care system will recover on its own. Instead, we must roll up our sleeves and get to work on addressing challenges with access, affordability, equity, and more. This is a responsibility we must all share. I was glad to be able to ask the final audience question and have the event end on the topic of how we can use this opportunity to advance #healthequity in Massachusetts. It is not always easy to make it into Boston for an early morning event, but it is important to be in the room when health policy discussions happen in order to elevate the priorities and perspectives of The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts and the Health Equity Compact. Worcester T&G coverage by Kinga Borondy: https://lnkd.in/g-PhD34w
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Compact leader Rosa M. Colon-Kolacko, PhD. MBA, CDM, SHRM-SCP's reflections on the 2024 Health Equity Trends Summit perfectly encapsulate the energy and commitment that are still radiating from the event in June. We thank Rosa for her unwavering dedication to #HealthEquity and know that, together, we can create a healthier, more equitable future for all. How are you pledging to promote health equity?
President and Principal Consultant Global Equity Learning, Culture Transformation, HR, Health Equity and D&IB Executive, Thought Leader and Researcher, AI/IT Implementation, Public Speaker, Community Advocacy,
I am excited about the success of the second HE Compact 2024 Summit attended yesterday by 700+ leaders. We imagine a world in which race did not determine how long and how well you lived. Gov. Healey reiterated her commitment “ MA is a leader in Healthcare and Life Science—inequities experienced by our communities are unacceptable. We have made equity a priority across the government. We need the will to make it happen” Legislative leaders are passing legislation, and HE reform promoting accountability, improving affordability, and access. We learned how commissioners, secretaries of health, labor, workforce, and economic development are embedding equity. In addition, community partners discussed the importance of co-creating solutions to address the specific needs of neighborhoods and build trust. I feel proud of the progress and Thank You for the hard work to impact the health of people who need us!. I am pledging again my commitment to promote health equity. Please join us! #HETS2024, #HealthEquityNow, #HealthEquityCompact, #AnActToAdvanceHealthEquity
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Congratulations to N.A.H.S.E. Greater Boston Chapter for hosting such an inspiring Fireside Chat, and thank you for including our leaders. Some of the closing messages: Thea James, MD, MPH, MBA: Aim for transformation that you can measure; when you look at data, have the subjects of the data interpret it. Elsie Taveras, MD, MPH: Create resilient programs and systemic interventions to address inequities; focus on place-based interventions to improve access to and quality of care. Adelline Ntatin, MPH, MBIM, MA, RN-BSN: This work is the job of the collective; engage intentional curiosity and critical thinking. Michael Curry, Esq.: Stand up for what you believe in, even when it's hard; don't let courage skip this generation! #healthequitynow
2023 Chapter of the Year | Networking | Mentoring | Healthcare Advocacy & Justice | Community Engagement | Healthcare Management | Empowerment | Leadership
Last night's SOLD OUT Inaugural Healthcare Leadership Dinner and Fireside Chat: Journey to Equitable Health was a huge success! It was a wonderful night with opportunities to learn from panelists, network with other healthcare leaders, and engage in meaningful conversations on how we can all contribute to achieving health equity. Thank you to N.A.H.S.E. Greater Boston Chapter's leadership team (Thaddeus Thompson, FACHE, Deidre D. Smith, MHSA. Shalina Patel, Jade Nortey, MPH, Khadija Moody, MHA, Leslie Forde, Pamela Cazeau, Emmanuela Menard, Tyler Salley, MHA, LSSGB, Genacia Deraville, MHA, Kayla M. Sealy, & Clifford Abellard, MHA) and wonderful sponsors (Beth Israel Lahey Health, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Cambridge Health Alliance, HFMA Massachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter, Leland Healthcare Advisors & Consultants, Russell Holmes, MBA, CFP®, The Meehan School of Business at Stonehill, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Ratio Health Solutions & BDO USA) who helped drive and execute this successful event. N.A.H.S.E. Greater Boston Chapter is "fired up and ready to go" so stay tuned for more event recaps and upcoming chapter events!
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