Mayor Bowser, CareFirst, and DC Appleseed Announce New $95 Million Fund Targeting Health Equity for Underserved DC Residents
Date Released:
Thu, 11/04/2021
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc. (GHMSI) — a CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) affiliate, and DC Appleseed announce the creation of a $95 million fund to address healthcare disparities for historically underserved District residents. This Health Equity Fund will be a crucial tool for addressing long-standing health inequities that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
