Health Equity Collaborative Leads National Community Organizations in Submitting New Health Equity Guidelines to Lawmakers News provided by Share this article Share this article WASHINGTON, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, a coalition of 33 progressive, civil rights, and multicultural organizations sent a letter to Congress and the Biden administration outlining new guidelines to elevate health equity. The effort was organized by the Health Equity Collaborative (HEC) and brought together a diverse coalition, including the National Consumers League, Easterseals, National Hispanic Medical Association and Black Women's Health Imperative. "Improving the health of America's underserved communities demands that lawmakers address the root causes of inequality," said Amy Hinojosa of the MANA Action Fund, a national Latina advocacy organization that builds multicultural, collaborative networks to advance equity. "We look forward to engaging with lawmakers to find strategic solutions to decades of systemic disparities. Progress is being made, but our work is just beginning in earnest."