Decarbonizing US Healthcare: Policy Incentives and Emissions Targets
fiercehealthcare.comUS healthcare contributes nearly 9% of national greenhouse gas emissions. A new analysis suggests shifting from fee-for-service to value-based reimbursement models to incentivize hospitals to adopt green building certifications and renewable energy procurement. While the US relies on voluntary pledges, the report highlights the success of mandatory carbon accounting in the UK. It also emphasizes the need for supply chain coalitions to tackle the three quarters of emissions originating from medical procurement and single-use plastics.