Fourteen hospitals and health systems today pledged to commit more than $700 million to address social determinants of health needs in their communities as part of the Healthcare Anchor Network, which works to address social, economic, environmental and behavior-related factors that impact community health outcomes. Read the full article at the American Hospital Association
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14 healthcare systems invest $700M in community, reducing health disparities
The health systems are addressing social determinants of health since social, economic, environmental and behavior-related factors account for up to 80 percent of health outcomes. Funds will go towards safe and affordable housing, equitable economic development and small/diverse business development. Read the full article at Becker’s Hospital Review
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The 14 health systems, part of the healthcare anchor network (HAN), are often the largest employers in their communities, and are well-positioned to see where the needs are, according to HAN director Dave Zuckerman. In addition to affordable housing, the hospitals will invest in small business development and other areas to improve the local economy. […]
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Washington, D.C., November 5, 2019 – Fourteen hospitals and health systems, including national health systems and regional systems, that are the largest private sector employers in California, Utah, and Wisconsin, along with others that are also among the top 20 largest employers in their states, announced a commitment of over $700 million for place-based investing to create strong and healthy communities.
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