Read the Women’s Health Bond Feasibility Report. Supported by the Medtronic Foundation, the study shows the need for an innovative financial structure to advance women’s health.
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Women’s Health Bond
Women’s health matters. IIX Foundation USA believes no women should be denied health access because of financial or social barriers. The Women’s Health Bond aims to use innovative finance to empower underserved women in the United States with access to healthcare that is affordable, inclusive and patient-centric.
Why it Matters
~8.4 million people in the United States will be affected by the estimated US$ 880 billion budget cuts to healthcare. Low-income and rural women, in particular, are being disproportionately impacted by the lack of access to affordable healthcare. Women tend to have more contact with healthcare systems, have greater needs during childbearing years, and as primary caregivers interface with healthcare providers on behalf of others. This makes it imperative to ensure all women, regardless of their socio-economic background, have access to quality healthcare.
What is the Solution
The Women’s Health Bond is an innovative financing tool which aims to unlock private sector capital to provide underserved women with access to affordable, quality healthcare. IIX is currently developing the feasibility study to lay the foundation for the Bond, with support from the Medtronic Foundation and a Task Force of Industry Leaders.
The Impact