In 2023, the NGA Center convened states to discuss approaches and communication strategies regarding health equity. The NGA team compiled information from discussions in these convenings as well as in learning calls and research to identify high-level themes and insights.
The three themes that emerged as top health equity priorities for states are:
- Coordinating health equity initiatives across agencies,
- Centering community voice and priorities in health equity work, and
- Integrating equity into policymaking.
Read the full brief on: Leading State Approaches And Communication Strategies To Support Health Equity
From March 2024 to June 2025, the NGA Center is facilitating a learning network of states and territories interested in advancing their health equity goals
To learn more about this project please contact Anna Heard, Senior Policy Analyst, at aheard@nga.org.
NGA Resources
A Case Study of The Virginia Covid-19 Equity Leadership Task Force And Health Equity Working Group
This case study is part of a series that features innovative state practices to address health equity in COVID-19 response across the country. (Download) The Commonwealth of Virginia has integrated ...
Prioritizing Equity in COVID-19 Vaccinations
Promising Practices from States to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities (View/Download) introduction Systemic inequities underpin disparities in COVID-19 risk and disease burden among historically marginalized populations across the United States ...
A Case Study Of The Michigan Coronavirus Task Force On Racial Disparities
This case study draws its key findings from the Michigan Coronavirus Racial Disparities Interim Report and other sources to explore Michigan’s approach, key features, results to date, and lessons learned ...
Supporting an Equitable Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines
This report looks at key themes, strategies, and challenges across State and Territorial COVID-19 vaccination plans. (View/Download) Executive Summary Ensuring the rapid development, distribution, and widespread public uptake of a ...
