⚖️IMSPARK: Future of Resilient and Equitable Health Care⚖️

 

⚖️Imagine... Future of Resilient and Equitable Health Care⚖️

💡 Imagined Endstate: 

A Pacific region will join the White House Roundtable on Leveraging the Inflation Reduction Act for Safety-Net Health Organizations, which aims to help health care providers serving the most vulnerable and underserved populations to reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint, and to improve their resilience and quality of care. 

🔗Link:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/10/20/readout-of-white-house-roundtable-on-leveraging-the-inflation-reduction-act-for-safety-net-health-organizations/

📚Source: 

The White House. (2023, October 20). Readout of White House Roundtable on Leveraging the Inflation Reduction Act for Safety-Net Health Organizations. 

💥 What’s the Big Deal: 

The Pacific region participating in the roundtable 🧩 will learn from the best practices and success stories of other safety-net health organizations nationwide and access the tax credits and grant programs created by the Inflation Reduction Act to invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. 🌊The Pacific region will also share its unique challenges and opportunities related to climate change and health equity and collaborate with other stakeholders to find innovative and sustainable solutions.

Health care is a vital sector for the Pacific region, as it provides essential services and support for millions of people, especially those who are low-income, uninsured, or have complex medical and social needs. 🌍However, health care is also a significant source of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to climate change and its adverse impacts on health. 🏥 The Inflation Reduction Act, which passed by Congress in 2022, offers a historic opportunity for the Pacific region to transform its healthcare system into a more resilient and equitable one by helping safety-net health organizations lower their energy bills, reduce their environmental footprint, and enhance their preparedness and quality of care. 

The White House Roundtable, launched in 2023, is a collaborative initiative that brings together safety-net health organizations, professional associations, philanthropies, and financial institutions to share their experiences and resources and leverage the Inflation Reduction Act to achieve their goals.

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