We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the HAN Annual Convening 2026, taking place in Denver! From October 14-16, HAN members and invited partners will be part of three dynamic days of strengthening our connections, showcasing our collective impact, and advancing our shared work across the network. In alignment with this year’s theme — Collective Strength. […]
Continue ReadingAligning values to invest in neighborhoods
HAN member Trinity Health’s Jaime Dirksen, President & CEO of Pittsburgh Mercy (former Trinity Health Vice President, Community Health & Well-Being), shares insights in this video on:
Continue ReadingHAN & Undue Medical Debt: Where mission & operations meet
HAN member University of Utah Health and HAN President & Founder David Zuckerman co-presented with Undue Medical Debt at the AHA Healthier Together Conference. They shared key learnings from HAN and Undue’s Mind the Gap Learning Cohort and subsequent Journey Map Tool. Participating cohort teams strengthened collaboration across departments, established a shared understanding and common language, improved access to cross-team data, and identified […]
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HAN member Rush University System for Health is addressing food insecurity and strengthening its bond with the community through food security and urban farming initiatives. It is estimated that more than half a million residents of the nearby West Side neighborhood have difficulty accessing nutritious food, which worsens other health issues. Increasing access to food is part […]
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HAN’s Impact Workforce Toolkit is a practical resource that captures a decade of learning on how health systems can use their hiring and workforce practices to create meaningful economic opportunity in their communities. Built from case studies and tools drawn directly from health systems across the country, the Impact Workforce Toolkit is designed for practitioners at every stage. The updated […]
Continue ReadingKeep housing affordable for future generations
Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN) members CommonSpirit Health and Intermountain Health invest in Denver-based nonprofit Elevation Community Land Trust (ECLT), that provides permanent affordable housing by purchasing land and reselling or renting the homes on the land. The ECLT model keeps the home affordable by providing residents long-term leases on the land where their homes are located. ECLT also places maximum […]
Continue ReadingAligning values to invest in communities
HAN member Intermountain Health’s Nick Fritz, director of place based investments, shares insights in this video on:
Continue ReadingReliable housing is essential for good health
Modern Healthcare recognized HAN member Kaiser Permanente for its investments in affordable housing through its Thriving Communities Fund. A recent change in the tax law provides a permanent 12% increase in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, which creates an opportunity for health systems to partner with states to invest in affordable and supportive housing. From the Modern Healthcare […]
Continue ReadingEnsuring affordable housing in perpetuity
HAN members Beth Israel Lahey Health, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston Medical Center, and Mass General Brigham, along with the City of Boston and other institutions, are investing in and providing financial contributions to the Boston Acquisition Fund (BAF) that was just awarded the 2026 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability in the Finance category. BAF is a public-private revolving loan fund that preserves naturally occurring affordable housing and prevents residential displacement.
Continue ReadingHealth systems turning hiring into community impact
The Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN) released the Impact Workforce Toolkit, a practical resource that captures a decade of learning on how health systems can use their hiring and workforce practices to create meaningful economic opportunity in their communities. The results are that community members get a fair shot at a good job with career pathways and health systems […]
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