Summary of research that connects economic inclusion with improving health outcomes.
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Place-based Investing Overview
One-pager on place-based investing with case studies, key strategies, and tips for getting started.
Continue ReadingAnchor Mission Implementation Roadmap
This roadmap collects common milestones in the Anchor Mission implementation journey and shares examples of how health systems have educated staff on community needs and the Anchor Mission vision, created new staff positions to advance anchor strategies, developed dashboards to track progress, and more.
Continue ReadingImpact Purchasing Overview
One-pager on impact purchasing with case studies, key strategies, and tips for getting started.
Continue ReadingImpact Workforce/Inclusive, Local Hiring Overview
One-pager on inclusive, local hiring and workforce development with case studies, key strategies, and tips for getting started.
Continue ReadingHospitals Building Healthier Communities
This 2013 report from The Democracy Collaborative explores how health systems are addressing the upstream social and economic determinants of health.
Continue ReadingPlace-Based Investing: Creating Sustainable Returns and Strong Communities
The infographic below provides a quick overview of how place-based investing can create sustainable returns and strong communities.
Continue ReadingImpact Purchasing: Creating Connections, Building Capacity
The infographic below provides a quick overview of how connection-creating and capacity-building strategies can work together to advance local, inclusive sourcing.
Continue ReadingImpact Workforce: “Outside-In” and “Inside-Up” Strategies
This infographic provides a quick overview of how “outside-in” and “inside-up” strategies work together to create a more inclusive workforce.
Continue ReadingPresentation on Healthcare’s Anchor Mission
This slide deck can be used to make the case internally for adopting an anchor mission at your hospital or health system. It articulates the moral, business, and community imperative for aligning all assets, including core business practices, to prioritize equity, inclusion, sustainability and community.
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