POLICY POSITIONS
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Maternal and Infant Health:
MCSC is committed to improving maternal and infant health outcomes, particularly among minority populations who experience disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality and infant mortality. MCSC supports policies aimed at expanding access to prenatal care, reducing maternal morbidity and mortality, and addressing racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse:
MCSC advocates for policies that prioritize mental health and substance abuse prevention, treatment, and support services. This includes supporting initiatives to increase access to mental health care providers, expand coverage for mental health services, and destigmatize mental illness within communities of color.
Healthcare Disparities Research and Data Collection:
MCSC calls for policies that promote research and data collection on healthcare disparities to better understand the root causes of inequities and develop targeted interventions. This includes advocating for increased funding for disparities research, improving data collection methods to capture race and ethnicity data more accurately, and promoting the use of data-driven approaches to address disparities.
By advocating for these policy positions, MCSC seeks to create a healthcare system that is equitable, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of all individuals and communities. Through collaboration with policymakers, community leaders, and other stakeholders, MCSC works tirelessly to drive policy change that advances health equity and improves the health and well-being of everyone, regardless of background or circumstance.
Healthcare Access and Affordability:
MCSC advocates for policies that ensure equitable access to affordable healthcare for all individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic status, race, or ethnicity.
This includes supporting initiatives to expand Medicaid coverage, increase funding for community health centers, and reduce out-of-pocket costs for essential healthcare services
Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health:
Recognizing the impact of social determinants of health on health outcomes, MCSC calls for policies that address underlying socioeconomic factors such as poverty, education, and housing. By advocating for investments in social services, community development, and economic empowerment, MCSC aims to eliminate disparities in health outcomes and improve the overall well-being of marginalized communities.
Workforce Diversity and Inclusion:
MCSC advocates for policies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the healthcare workforce. This includes supporting initiatives to increase the representation of minority physicians in leadership positions, enhance cultural competency training for healthcare providers, and address implicit bias in medical education and training programs.