McKinsey Health Institute

World Health Day offers an important moment for reflection as we continue to strive for a healthier world. 🌏 This year at the McKinsey Health Institute, we have seen inspiring momentum following the launch of the blueprint for action towards closing the women's health gap in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, engaged with senior business leaders as we highlighted the $12 trillion economic case for prioritizing holistic employee health in the workplace, and shared how interoperable digital health systems are setting an example for ensuring better outcomes for patients. Get all the insights and data: https://lnkd.in/eNHGPzBy We are looking forward to continuing to collaborate with our ecosystem partners towards positive impact in underinvested areas of health. There is plenty of work to be done, and MHI is exploring key topics like addressing healthcare worker shortages to strengthen global health systems and economies, investing in mental health to help reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases, actions stakeholders can take to enable better metabolic health for all, and more. We wish you good health - today and everyday - and invite you to connect with us for more updates: https://lnkd.in/eN3usF5a #WorldHealthDay #GlobalHealth

Since publishing our report on the $1+ trillion health and economic opportunity to invest in women's health, we have been inspired to see stakeholders across industries come together to accelerate action towards closing the women's health gap. We are energized by the ongoing momentum, and grateful to be able to play a part in driving meaningful change. Some highlights from this month: ➡️ Our McKinsey Health Institute webinar in honor of International Women's Day saw a robust turnout, with Amira Ghouaibi, Dr. Stella Vig and Dr. Elizabeth Cohn, RN, PhD, FAAN shining a light on the actions being taken - and where there's room to do more - to improve women's health. Watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/dMad7fbf ➡️ In the first edition of the XX Factor newsletter, Lucy Perez discussed the impetus for quantifying the women's health gap, and why ignoring women is bad business alongside Carolyn Witte. Read it here: [https://lnkd.in/dNWTPBHs ➡️ In an article in the The Straits Times, Stephanie Yeo deep dived into the health landscape for women in Singapore, alongside women's health changemakers including our own Anouk Petersen. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gpnUFvGG ➡️ Molly Bode joined government leaders, innovators, investors, and changemakers from Australia, Finland, Germany, Ghana, Kenya, Luxembourg, the US, and beyond for an action-oriented dialogue on the role of different stakeholders in driving action.  ➡️ Megan Greenfield, Ph.D. joined University of Illinois Chicago, Halle Berry, and leaders including Dr. Pauline Maki, Dr. Sanjana Bhardwaj, Quita Beeler Highsmith, MBA , and Dr. Makeba Williams, MD, FACOG, MSCP to explore the need for, and opportunity in, supporting women adequately through menopause. ➡️ Liza Vityuk addressed the Empire Club of Canada, sharing what the data tells us about women's health, and how closing the health gap can uplift the local and global economy. She also joined Smith School of Business at Queen's University to share these insights with students interested in the business of healthcare. ➡️ Erica Hutchins Coe joined leaders across the public and private sectors in Santiago, Chile at a seminar hosted by Achs to deep dive into why women's health is more than reproductive health, the opportunity to improve mental health, and how local stakeholders can help move the needle. Join us in keeping the conversation going online by using the hashtags #CloseTheWomensHealthGap #CountStudyCareIncludeInvest!

What are employers getting right – and wrong – when it comes to employee health? In the latest episode of McKinsey Talks Talent, McKinsey Health Institute Global Leader Lucy Perez and McKinsey & Company talent leaders Brooke Weddle and Bryan Hancock explore these questions and more, alongside McKinsey Global Editorial Director Lucia Rahilly. Companies can create healthier workplaces that support positive employee health and economic productivity. Drawing on MHI and the World Economic Forum's latest research, these leading experts dig into complex topics including why it is important for employers to take a holistic view of health; why presenteeism, absenteeism, and “quiet quitting” can indicate critical issues at the individual- and business-level; the importance of prioritizing brain skills like adaptability and resilience; and more. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eb5at6Dc #HealthyWorkforces #EmployeeHealth #BrainEconomy

One in four people globally experience symptoms of burnout. Despite this high prevalence, the condition remains misunderstood, in part because it can look different from person to person. McKinsey & Company alum Brankele Frank sat down with McKinsey Health Institute’s Jacqui Brassey, PhD, MA, MAfN 🎗️ (née Schouten) to uncover how stress is not “simply something psychological, but a fundamentally biological mechanism with physical consequences.” Read the full interview to learn how harnessing the power of emotional intelligence and other factors can help avoid burnout: https://lnkd.in/dJaSEwKK

Investing in digital technologies has the potential to transform healthcare, but we may only reap the biggest benefits when the tools are interoperable — in other words, interacting well with each other. The benefits of digital interoperability include increasing patient access to care and boosting health worker capacity, in turn, improving overall health system performance. McKinsey Health Institute, as part of the Exemplars in Global Health program’s Digital Health Exemplars consortium, highlights some of the ways countries have approached their health systems’ interoperability. Learn more from the examples of Canada, Estonia, and Tanzania: https://lnkd.in/eb4k9Ssn #GlobalHealth #Innovation #DigitalHealthExemplars

Today, I had the pleasure and privilege of talking about the $1 trillion annual economic opportunity in women's health alongside so many amazing government leaders, innovators, investors, and real changemakers from all around the world from Australia, Finland, Germany, Ghana, Kenya, Luxembourg, the US & beyond.   The economic case is clear and the time is now to #CountStudyCareIncludeInvest in women's health to #CloseTheWomensHealthGap.   Check out the research here from McKinsey Health Institute and the World Economic Forum on that $1T economic opportunity and actions you can take in the #WomensHealthBlueprint: https://lnkd.in/gyUF6TqP Lucy Perez Anouk Petersen Valentina Sartori Caroline Morgan Berchuck, MD, MPH Tola Sunmonu-Balogun Prof Zoe Wainer Sanola A. Daley Nigina Muntean Sanskriti Thakur and many many more!

The theme for International Women's Day this year is to Accelerate Action. We are so inspired by the global momentum we are seeing to close the women’s health gap, and invite you to join the conversation to improve health outcomes and strengthen economies. As our recent report in collaboration with the World Economic Forum highlights – we know the problem, there is an opportunity for everyone to play a role, and we have the blueprint to accelerate action:   ➡️ Count women ➡️ Study women ➡️ Care for women ➡️ Include women ➡️ Invest in all women and girls Share the blueprint with your networks, and deep dive into the data: https://lnkd.in/eB_jB-SK #InternationalWomensDay #CloseTheWomensHealthGap #CountStudyCareIncludeInvest #WomensHealthBlueprint

Happening soon! Join us at today at 10am EST/4pm CET to hear from experts about the inspiring global momentum and actions they are seeing stakeholders take to close the women’s health gap and improve economies. Register here: https://lnkd.in/d7Z2N8Rj #InternationalWomensDay #CountStudyCareIncludeInvest #WomensHealthBlueprint

Speakers Announced! 📢 Join Elizabeth Cohn, RN, PhD, FAAN, Amira Ghouaibi and Stella Vig, in a conversation moderated by Anouk Petersen tomorrow. Hosted by the McKinsey Health Institute, the webinar will focus on the actions stakeholders can take to move the needle and #CloseTheWomensHealthGap. Valentina Sartori will also share highlights from MHI's most recent report in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, which outlines a blueprint - to count, study, care for, include, and invest in all women and girls - for healthier lives and stronger economies.   ➡️ March 7, 2025 ➡️ 10-11am EST / 4-5pm CET Register here: https://lnkd.in/ghY6y3NW #InternationalWomensDay #CountStudyCareIncludeInvest #WomensHealthBlueprint

BioAsia 2025 ignited a powerful conversation about the future of work and well-being at the panel discussion, 'Healthy Workforce: Holistic Health and Well-being Guidance for Employers'. Moderated by Dr Ruma Bhargava (Global Lead of Health at World Economic Forum), the session provided valuable insights uncovering how employers can champion #healthy workforces. The panel, featuring Dr.Nikunj Desai (VP OH-IH Specialist, Medical Services at Reliance Industries Limited), Mahesh Chandak (Head of Sustainability, Safety, Health & Environment (SSHE) & Global Road Safety Lead at Bayer South Asia), Janani Prakaash (SVP & Global Head of People & Culture at Genzeon), Sudeepta Veerapaneni (Partner, Chief Innovation Officer at Deloitte South Asia), and Sasikanth Dola (Partner at McKinsey Health Institute) tackled the critical need for #holistic employee health. They revealed how #mental health and #chronicdiseases are reshaping our world, and explored solutions such as innovative technology, fresh approaches, and strategic investments. It was a call to action—a pivotal step towards a healthier, more productive future! Brynne Stanton || Jitka Kolarova || Aytug Goksu || Dr. Purav Gandhi || Telangana Lifesciences #BioAsia2025 #EmployeeWellness #FutureOfWork #HealthTech