Garrett to Chair World Economic Forum’s Health and Healthcare Governor’s Community

On Aug 15, 2023

Robert C. Garrett, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health, has been named chair of the World Economic Forum’s Health and Healthcare Governor’s Community.

“We learned in the COVID-19 pandemic that healthcare is more global than ever, and I am honored to serve in this role with the World Economic Forum and help address some of the world’s most challenging healthcare issues,” said Garrett. “Together we can improve outcomes and help to transform healthcare globally.”

In this two-year term, Garrett will help define the industry agenda and drive change with the Forum to improve access to healthcare and outcomes and to drive more efficiency in the industry.

“We are delighted to have Mr. Garrett chair our Health & Healthcare Governor’s Community,” said Dr. Shyam Bishen, head of the Centre for Health & Healthcare at the World Economic Forum. “We believe with him at the helm, during this period, the community will make significant strides in solving the pressing challenges of the healthcare industry and drive much needed impact especially in areas of health outcomes and access.”

Potential global agenda items include digital technologies to make care more accessible while protecting patient privacy, addressing health equity and the impact of climate change on personal health.

Garrett has participated at the Forum’s annual meeting in Davos for the last several years, including most recently in January when the Forum launched a new report, Global Health and Healthcare Strategic Outlook, which addresses misinformation, funding challenges, mental health, inequities, workforce shortages, supply chains, climate impacts and macroeconomic instability. The report also offers business and policy-makers a blueprint for more sustainable, resilient healthcare systems.

Garrett also signed the Zero Health Gaps Pledge in Davos in January, the world’s first, multisector health equity pledge, along with 39 other leaders from eight countries. It is a commitment to ensure that people in all communities have access to high-quality healthcare.

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