In Focus: Hospitals Invest in Building Stronger, Healthier Communities

Hostetter, Martha; Klein, Sarah

In Focus: Hospitals Invest in Building Stronger, Healthier Communities

Hostetter, Martha; Klein, Sarah

Abstract

Several large health systems are using community benefit dollars and money from community investment funds to reach beyond the walls of their institutions and address the upstream determinants of health—including access to safe housing, healthy food, and employment.

This resource is found in our Actionable Strategies for Health Organizations: Aligning Values (Invest/Advocate for Patients, Communities, & Workers).

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The Commonwealth Fund
2016
Profession(s)
Administrative Staff
Topic(s)
Patient/Community Outcomes
Policy
Resource Types
Commentaries & Blogs
Study Type(s)
Expert Opinion, Commentary, etc.
Action Strategy Area(s)
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Aligning Values
Setting(s)
Health System
Community
Academic Role(s)
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