HES’ 2025 Policy Priorities
Each year, HES publishes a policy agenda to inform advocates, policymakers, and community partners about the key priorities we will focus on in the year ahead. This year, our agenda highlights four key areas and was informed by feedback from 304 Connecticut residents across 44 towns and cities. This feedback helped deepen our understanding of the needs, challenges, and aspirations of the people we serve.
Through surveys and in-person conversations, we learned that while the struggles faced by Connecticut residents are unique to each individual or household, they are not facing them alone. Analyzing their collective experiences reinforced our understanding that the fight for health equity is not just about one issue—whether it’s access to care, racial justice, or economic opportunity—but about all of them.
We are happy to share our 2025 Policy Agenda:
Health Equity Solutions’ 2025 Policy Agenda*
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Address Health-Related Social & Economic Needs: Promote policy solutions that ensure the basic needs of all residents are met to attain their optimal health.
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Advocate for Improvements in Health Care Affordability: Pursue policies that protect, restore, and promote pathways to affordable and accessible coverage options.
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Promote a Comprehensive & Integrated Health Care System: Advance access to culturally responsive and integrated care.
- Advance the Implementation of Anti-Racist Policies & Practices: Ensure equity-focused policy victories are implemented with community input.
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