Monday, July 6, 2009

Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2009

The Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2009 (H.R. 3090) was introduced on Friday, June 26, 2009. A one-page description of the bill is attached and the legislation can be viewed in its entirety on www.thomas.gov.

This bill – which represents the congressional TriCaucus’s consensus health disparity elimination effort in the 111th congress – is comprehensive and addresses the myriad root causes of health inequities that go beyond issues of access. We welcome letters of support for this legislation and look forward to working with you to ensure that the Health Equity and Accountability Act – wherever applicable – is integrated into the final health care reform bill.

If you have any questions or need additional information on this bill or any other legislative priorities of the CBC Health Braintrust or the Congressional TriCaucus, please feel welcome to contact Britt Weinstock, Director of Health Policy in the Office of Congresswoman Donna Christensen via email at britt.weinstock@mail.house.gov.

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