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Equity

Goal leaders

Admiral Rachel L. Levine, M.D.

Assistant Secretary for Health

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (HHS)

Dr. Rebecca Haffajee

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation

Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (HHS)

To achieve

Advance progress towards equity in health and human services by optimizing opportunities and access for underserved and marginalized populations and addressing drivers of inequities throughout the life course in order to remove barriers, reduce disparities, and improve outcomes. By September 30, 2023, initiate at least 10 equity assessments on HHS policies and activities and identify potential actions for improvement.