Idea in Brief
The Problem
The Covid-19 pandemic revealed major disparities in health around the world: Economically and socially marginalized groups have experienced higher rates of Covid-19 infections and mortality.
Who Should Produce Solutions
Many business leaders have assumed that governments and health systems are responsible for addressing health inequities, but employers can also play a major role and have compelling reasons to do so.
The Process
Build a business case for investments. Collect data to understand specific problems. Identify an initial population to focus on. Engage a broad group of stakeholders to design solutions. Measure progress. And commit to advancing health equity.