Authors: United States House of Representatives

Publication Year: 2009

Last Updated: 2016-01-22 

Journal: United States Congressional Library

Keywords: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2009, Health Care Reform, Health Disparities, HCR

Abstract:

We are writing in support of the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2009 and its inclusion in the final health reform legislation. As you and your colleagues continue to work on health reform legislation, the undersigned coalitions, groups, and organizations urge you to strengthen the commitment to addressing health inequities and make certain that health and health care disparities reduction and elimination is prioritized.

Health disparities, which exist along the lines not only of race and ethnicity, but also gender, gender identity, disability, geography, sexual orientation, national origin, and socioeconomics, have a direct and detrimental impact on the health care, health outcomes, and thus, well-being of millions of people in our country. We envision health reform legislation that ensures equity and accountability. The Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2009 provides the best opportunity for individuals affected by health disparities to access comprehensive as well as culturally and linguistically appropriate health care and public health services, and to achieve positive health outcomes.    

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