AJMC December 22, 2023
Employers, recognized as pivotal contributors to health equity, are urged to prioritize equitable benefits, address the complexity of health plans, and engage in education, data-driven interventions, and systematic measurements to comprehensively improve outcomes for diverse employee populations.
In recent years, there has been a growing acknowledgment of the pivotal role employers play in advancing health equity through the design of equitable health plans. The recognition that health disparities are not solely confined to the domain of health care providers or governmental agencies has led to a paradigm shift. Employers, who are the gatekeepers of employee well-being, have emerged as influential contributors to the pursuit of health equity.
Bruce Sherman, MD, medical director of North Carolina Business Coalition on Health, and...