How sustainability initiatives can mitigate climate risks and advance health equity: Deloitte
As climate change accelerates, human health will suffer, experts say. Climate change also can exacerbate health inequity and increase the total cost of healthcare services.
Many stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem are finally beginning to feel a broad sense of urgency, according to a new report from Deloitte. At Intermountain Healthcare, for example, climate change has become an organizational priority, driving investments in renewable energy, decarbonization and energy efficiency.