What legislation aimed to reduce healthcare disparities for vulnerable populations?

The Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) is the legislation specifically designed to address healthcare disparities among vulnerable populations. It focuses on promoting health equity by tackling the social determinants of health that contribute to disparities in access to care and health outcomes. The HEAA emphasizes the need for comprehensive approaches to ensure that marginalized communities receive the care they need, including measures to improve data collection on health disparities, enhance cultural competency in healthcare delivery, and support community health initiatives.

Other legislation, while important, may not focus exclusively on healthcare disparities. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) expanded insurance coverage and included provisions to improve health outcomes, but its broader aim was to reform the overall healthcare system rather than specifically targeting disparities. The Patient Protection Act and the Healthcare Improvement Act do not have a specific focus on reducing disparities in healthcare for vulnerable populations either, making the Health Equity and Accountability Act the most relevant choice for this question.