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      Government System

      We’re working to foster a more inclusive, effective, and multiracial democracy. 

       

      That means all people can participate in the political processes that impact health and wellbeing; elected and appointed leaders are chosen fairly and represent the priorities of all their constituents; and those who have historically been cut off from decisions have the power to shape policy agendas and hold government accountable.

      Government

      Dr. Richard Besser, RWJF President and CEO, Condemns Executive Order Backsliding on DEI and Health

      These executive orders, along with dozens of others that roll back health measures and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, reverse course on the nation’s necessary journey toward a more just and equitable future.

      Read the statement

      Policy and Laws

      Child in forefront of Capitol building.

      How We Are Shaping Federal Policy to Drive Health Equity

      Through the public comment process, we are working to ensure that our laws and policies give everyone fair and just opportunity to reach their best health and wellbeing.

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      Healthcare Coverage and Access Policy and Law Gender Equality
      Illustration of people with disabilities stand by the Capitol building.

      Race-Conscious Policymaking: A Key Way Forward for Health Equity

      Race-conscious policies can pave the way to a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

      5-min read

      Health Disparities Policy and Law Structural Racism
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      Why We Are Defending Policy Tools That Advance Equity

      Discover why race-conscious policies and ballot measures are crucial tools for ensuring our policymaking is truly in service of racial and health equity.

      5-min read

      Truth, Repair, and Transformation Policy and Law Structural Racism
      Ballot Measures blog illustration

      How the Ballot Measure Process Strengthens Democracy and Health Equity

      The ballot measure process gives marginalized communities a direct way to shape policies that affect their health and wellbeing.

      5-min read

      Health Disparities Policy and Law
      1. How We Are Shaping
      2. Race Conscious Policy Making
      3. Why We Are Defending
      4. How the Ballot Measure Process
      Dr. Rich Besser, RWJF President and CEO
      Read the regulatory comments

      At RWJF, we believe that everyone in the United States should have the opportunity to live the healthiest life possible, no matter their immigration status.

      Richard E. Besser, M.D., RWJF President and CEO

      What if Our Systems Actually Served ALL of Us?

      Lauren Smith, RWJF’s vice president of Strategic Portfolios, explains how together we can rebuild systems so they work for us all, leading to a future where health is no longer a privilege but a right.

      Learn more about systems

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      Advancing Solutions for Reproductive Justice

      This series highlights some evidence-based policy solutions that can help advance reproductive justice.

      Explore the research

      Achieving Health Equity—Faster and Together

      We take bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is for everyone.

      Learn more about our vision
      Statement
      Senate Reconciliation Bill Passage

      Statement From Dr. Richard Besser on the Senate Reconciliation Bill

      The U.S. Senate today passed its reconciliation bill. Under this legislation, millions of hardworking people will lose healthcare coverage and food assistance.

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      Healthcare Coverage and Access Policy and Law
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      Heumann Lomax Disability Justice

      Three Ways to Show Up for Disability Justice

      With disability rights under attack, movement leaders are meeting the moment by building better systems rooted in equity, inclusion, and justice for all.

      5-min read

      Health Disparities Policy and Law
      Brief
      Two people in a doctor’s office. One is sitting while the other is standing.

      Reconciliation Bill Effects on States’ Healthcare Spending and Uncompensated Care

      Healthcare spending in the United States would decline by $797 billion over the next decade under the congressional spending bill passed by the House of Representatives.

      1-min read

      Healthcare Coverage and Access Policy and Law
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