Commonwealth Fund July 9, 2024
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U.S. health plans can play a major role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the health care sector—helping to save the planet and advance health equity
Climate change poses significant risks to the health care industry, including increased costs, supply chain disruptions, and reduced access to quality care
Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is a critical part of improving the quality, safety, and equity of care. Because health plans wield enormous financial and policy influence, they are crucial to efforts to drive positive change. Health plans design policies, determine benefits and coverage, negotiate costs, and have the power to incentivize environmentally sustainable practices. Indeed, by focusing on waste reduction and energy savings, health plans can reduce operational costs, improve...
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