The Anchor Strategy - A Place-Based Business Approach for Health Equity

Summary: As wealth plays a crucial role in determining health, health equity strategies should aim to narrow the racial wealth gap. Health systems can take actions to address this major social determinant of health.

Summary: This study utilized a social-return-on-investment (SROI) analysis to evaluate the social, environmental, and economic benefits of Bon Secours Hospital's Housing for Health program. Results indicated the significant social value generated by the program, with every dollar in yearly operating costs producing between $1.30 and $1.92 of social return in the community.