Overview
This report provides a practical framework for private-sector organizations interested in investing in initiatives that address non-medical drivers of health. It uses case studies of existing programs to identify common principles for designing, implementing, and evaluating these investments.
What the Resource Covers
The report examines pioneering initiatives and distills lessons into building blocks that private-sector organizations can use when developing community health investments. It discusses program planning, implementation, monitoring, collaboration, data use, and approaches for assessing value. The case studies also illustrate how organizations are increasingly considering not only financial returns, but a shared-value approach that considers the range of benefits accrued to multiple stakeholders.
Key Takeaways for Implementation
Effective investments require clear goals, strong partnerships, appropriate data, and realistic expectations about how long it may take to see measurable health improvements. The report also encourages organizations to consider multiple forms of value when evaluating investments, rather than relying solely on short-term financial returns.
Who May Find This Resource Useful
This resource may be especially useful for private-sector organizations, health systems, health plans, foundations, and community partners seeking case studies and practical building blocks for investing in initiatives that address non-medical drivers of health.
Resource Type: Issue Briefs & Reports.
Topic Areas: Private-sector investment, community health, cross-sector partnerships, program design, evaluation.
Population or Setting: Private-sector organizations, health systems, health plans, and community partnerships.
Publication Date: October 2021.
Source: World Economic Forum.
