Health Equity

Care Without Barriers.

Massachusetts hospitals and health systems work each day to advance care that is accessible and equitable to all people. MHA supports members as they strive to eliminate disparities and provide all community members with the highest level of healthcare.

  • A Historic Commitment: the Medicaid Waiver

    Massachusetts hospitals are in the midst of a nation-leading commitment to make healthcare more equitable. Through a historic 1115 Medicaid Waiver, they have come together with the state to embed health equity efforts at the point of care, make services more accessible for patients, and reduce persistent disparities.

    Learn More One-Year Update

  • Hospital Community Benefits

    Community benefits — the health-related programs that hospitals provide outside their walls — are a key component of MHA members’ health equity efforts.

    Learn more about the impact of these programs and see what your local hospital is doing.

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Additional Areas of Focus

  • Diversity on Governing Boards

    By stressing a statewide commitment to board diversity, Massachusetts hospitals and health systems are actively working to ensure that they are representative of the communities they serve.

    Learn more about the effort.

  • Legislative Priorities

    As an advocacy organization, it is especially crucial that MHA brings a health equity lens to policy and legislation, as well as to our work with state agencies and other stakeholders.

    Read more about our current legislative priorities.

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    MHA stands committed to promoting diversity, health equity, and inclusion within our organization and in all our work as a leading voice for healthcare.

    Learn more about our actions, commitments, and priorities.

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