Advancing health equity and sustainability: Lessons from Providence & CommonSpirit
Health inequities in the U.S. lead to a staggering $320 billion in direct medical costs. As health systems adopt strategies to address disparities and enhance patient well-being, organizations like Providence (Renton, Wash.) and CommonSpirit (Chicago) are turning their focus to a significant yet often overlooked factor: climate change.
This article recaps an executive session at Becker's 12th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, where industry leaders explored the intersection of health equity, sustainability and climate impact within the U.S. healthcare system. Leaders from Providence and CommonSpirit, joined by Deloitte consultants, shared actionable strategies for embedding sustainability into operations. Their approach highlights the "triple bottom line" of improving patient health, environmental outcomes and financial performance.
Insights include:
This article recaps an executive session at Becker's 12th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, where industry leaders explored the intersection of health equity, sustainability and climate impact within the U.S. healthcare system. Leaders from Providence and CommonSpirit, joined by Deloitte consultants, shared actionable strategies for embedding sustainability into operations. Their approach highlights the "triple bottom line" of improving patient health, environmental outcomes and financial performance.
Insights include:
- How health systems secured leadership buy-in and embarked on sustainability initiatives
- Innovative measures to reduce environmental impact, including gas recycling, LED lighting and facility design
- A practical roadmap to align organizational priorities with sustainability goals
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