A small number of forward-thinking philanthropies are investing in affordability, recognizing that rising costs are placing increasing pressure on families, communities, employers, and the healthcare system itself. But the challenge is too significant for a limited number of philanthropic organizations to address alone. More philanthropies are needed to bring resources, innovation, and long-term commitment to efforts that can drive meaningful changes in how healthcare is purchased, delivered, and paid for.
Employers are uniquely positioned to help drive that change. As major purchasers of healthcare, employers have the opportunity to use their collective influence, data, and purchasing power to challenge unsustainable costs and advance more affordable, high-value care.
This session will explore why philanthropy is investing in healthcare affordability, why greater philanthropic engagement is needed, why employers are a critical part of the solution, and how strategic partnerships between philanthropies and employer purchasers can translate investment into measurable impact. Together, philanthropy and employers can help move healthcare affordability from an emerging priority to a sustained movement for meaningful, systemic change.