Barbara Lee, Tri-Caucus Members Introduce the Health Equity and Accountability Act

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Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) introduced the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2011, a bill that complements the efforts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and focuses on eliminating racial and ethnic health disparities. The bill was formally introduced today by Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Chair of CAPAC’s Healthcare Taskforce, and included 68 original cosponsors. “This legislation will serve a vital purpose in our nation’s health care system, bringing health equity to all corners of our nation,” said Rep. Barbara Lee, Chair of the Healthcare Task…