Health Equity in Massachusetts and Why it Matters

by June 23, 2023

On Tuesday, June 13th, the Health Equity Compact of Massachusetts convened its first Health Equity Trends Summit. The event brought together over 700 people including leaders in the public and private sector for a public discussion of health equity in the Commonwealth. Key issues discussed include roadblocks and resolutions to address health inequity, the economic case for Massachusetts health equity…

Competitiveness, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Health Care & Life Sciences

Quarterly Policy Roundup: Q1 2023

by April 4, 2023

At the end of 2022, the Roundtable released a policy framework “A Talent Agenda to Drive Massachusetts’ Competitiveness” focused on talent in three pillars: (1) talent recruitment and retention; (2) talent development; and (3) talent diversity. This Talent Agenda, which is the foundation of the Roundtable’s public policy work, was developed based on the insights, ideas and perspective of members…

Competitiveness, Education & Workforce Development, Health Care & Life Sciences, Housing, State Policies, Talent

Mental Health in the Workplace

by May 6, 2022

Katie Joyce of Alkermes has shared with the Roundtable and fellow Board members resources to encourage dialogue, greater awareness, and understanding of mental health as we mark May as Mental Health Month. Alkermes, a global biotechnology company that specializes in drug development for serious mental illnesses (in addition to cancer), partners with the Mental Health America (MHA) which has shared…

COVID-19 Pandemic, Health Care & Life Sciences, Members News

Quarterly Policy Roundup: Q1 2022

by March 31, 2022

The Roundtable kicked off the new year by convening Task Forces focused on key policy areas while also collaborating with external partners to advance strategies to support key priorities. The Roundtable convened its Task Forces including: Competitiveness; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Education and Workforce Development; Energy and Environment; Healthcare and Life Sciences; and Transportation, Housing, and Infrastructure. There were many…

Competitiveness, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Education & Workforce Development, Energy, Health Care & Life Sciences, Housing, MBCEE, ...