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Congressional BriefingsNHMA coordinates Congressional Briefings on Capitol Hill (or virtual) to educate legislative staff and national advocates on current policy implications on the health of the Hispanic community. NHMA's President & CEO is available for advocacy as well as NHMA endorsement and discussion about key healthcare policies that increase health equity, please contact [email protected]
July 18, 2023 - “Increasing the Latino Primary Care Workforce”
NHMA hosted our 2023 Congressional Briefing on “Increasing the Latino Health Care Workforce,” highlighting the urgent need to increase the number of Hispanic physicians, create pathways to health care education, and expand Hispanic representation at all levels of the health care industry. The 2023 NHMA Congressional Briefing was followed by an NHMA Leadership Reception honoring Secretary Xavier Becerra, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, with the “NHMA Government Award of the Year” for outstanding leadership and service to the Hispanic community.
July 27, 2022 - Achieving Health Equity for Hispanic Populations: Lessons Learned - COVID-19 and Severe Asthma
According to CDC NCIS 2016-2018, Puerto Ricans have the highest asthma rates of prevalence across racial/ethnic populations (14% compared to 8% non-Hispanic Whites). Additionally, the CDC BRFSS shows in the states with the highest Hispanic population, New York has the highest percentage of asthma among adults at 10%. Speakers: Raul Ruiz, MD
Chairman Congressional Hispanic Caucus Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD
Attending Physician Allergy and Immunological Care Center of South Florida Purvi Parikh, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor NYU Grossman School of Medicine
SlidesAgendaBioThank you to the American Medical Association and Amgen for co-sponsoring this event.
July 29, 2021 - Health Equity for America's Families, Infrastructure, and Investments
AgendaMeet the PanelInformational Summary
July 20, 2020 - HHS Response to COVID-19 Efforts for Latinos with Heart and Lung DiseaseNHMA hosted a virtual Congressional briefing exploring how the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) responded to the COVID-19, with a focus on the Hispanic population with heart and lung disease. Surgeon General Adams discussed what the federal government is doing to help the most vulnerable population. Dr. Gladys Velarde from the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville, discussed how COVID-19 has disproportionately affected the Hispanic population, especially those with cardiovascular disease.
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