Healthcare Equity & Advocacy
Healthcare Equity & Advocacy
Informed by lived experience. Driven by the belief that every person deserves access to quality, affordable, and equitable healthcare.
Our Commitment
A Personal Commitment to Healthcare Justice
Our commitment to healthcare equity is not abstract. It is grounded in the firsthand experience of navigating the healthcare system as a cancer survivor — understanding what it means to face a serious diagnosis, to advocate for yourself within a complex medical system, and to fight for the resources, research, and protections that patients need.
That experience drives our work. We bring the same rigor and advocacy that we apply to civil rights and public policy to the fight for healthcare equity — working to ensure that every person, regardless of income, race, geography, or background, has access to the care they need and deserve.
Legislative Advocacy
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
Stephens Hampton Consulting has worked in support of the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) — the nation's largest private funder of ovarian cancer research — in its efforts to advance ovarian cancer research, raise awareness, strengthen patient protections, and improve access to quality healthcare. This legislative advocacy work reflects our belief that policy change is one of the most powerful tools available to improve health outcomes for patients and families.
1 in 78
Women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in their lifetime
5th
Leading cause of cancer death among women in the U.S.
20%
Five-year survival rate when diagnosed at a late stage
"Policy change is one of the most powerful tools available to improve health outcomes for patients and families."
What We Offer
Healthcare Advocacy Services
Healthcare Equity Assessment
Comprehensive analysis of healthcare access, affordability, and outcomes disparities within organizations, communities, and policy frameworks.
Patient Protection Policy Advocacy
Legislative and regulatory advocacy to strengthen patient rights, expand access to care, and advance protections for vulnerable populations.
Access & Affordability Analysis
Research and policy analysis addressing the systemic barriers that prevent underserved communities from accessing quality, affordable healthcare.
Cancer Survivorship Support
Advisory services and advocacy support for organizations working to improve outcomes, awareness, and quality of life for cancer survivors.
Legislative Healthcare Advocacy
Strategic advocacy at the federal and state level to advance healthcare equity legislation, research funding, and patient-centered policy reform.
Partner with Us on Healthcare Equity
Whether you are a healthcare organization, a government agency, a nonprofit, or a community group working to advance healthcare equity — we bring the expertise, the advocacy experience, and the personal commitment to help you make a difference.