Sustainability, DEI and health equity — How 3 health systems are advancing healthcare’s social mission

Hospitals and health systems sit at the intersection of many of today’s most pressing social challenges. In the wake of a pandemic that exposed and preyed upon long-standing societal issues, patients, staff and boards are increasingly pushing for hospitals to become drivers of social change.

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During an advisory call hosted by Becker’s Hospital Review and sponsored by Bank of America, industry experts came together to share their thoughts on environmental sustainability, DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) and health equity. Organizations represented on the call included:

  • University Hospital at Downstate — Downstate Health Sciences University (New York City)
  • UC Davis Health (Sacramento)
  • Providence (Renton, Wash.)

Read this e-book to learn how hospitals can:

  • Clean up their environmental act
  • Launch data-driven ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) initiatives
  • Leverage social determinants of health data to improve health equity in patient populations

Click here to read the e-book.

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