McKinsey November 18, 2025
Shifting away from a sole focus on women’s reproductive health to a broader view of the health of women across the care continuum can improve women’s care outcomes—and health systems’ financial standing.
Women in the United States face steeper barriers to healthcare than men, causing preventable suffering and costing billions each year. The health of women—encompassing the entire care continuum and extending beyond reproductive and sexual health—represents an approximately $50 billion missed annual opportunity for health systems nationally. Addressing the gap in women’s healthcare requires a fundamental transformation in care delivery, with preventive care playing a pivotal role to ensure accessibility, continuity, and comprehensive care.
The McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have published two seminal...
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