How zero health gaps will boost the economy – 100 companies agree

• The Global Health Equity Network (GHEN) launched the Zero Health Gaps Pledge to eliminate health disparities, with over 100 companies committing to the initiative.

• The GHEN introduced the Zero Health Gaps Dashboard and Health Equity Partnerships Platform to showcase best practices and foster community-based partnerships.

• Health inequities cost the global economy $42 billion annually, with significant impacts on GDP and individual human potential.

• Companies like Kaiser Permanente and Medtronic are implementing initiatives to address health disparities, including community support hubs and tech-enabled healthcare solutions.

• The GHEN calls on leaders from all sectors to prioritize health equity, integrating it into institutional strategies and collaborating to eliminate global health disparities.