Addressing systemic challenges to social inclusion in health care: initiatives of the private sector.

This white paper presents the findings and conclusions of Americas Societys research on health care. The goal of this paper is to draw attention to a sample of new practices that increase access to quality health care for marginalized populations and spur businesses governments and nonprofit organizations to commit more to address this issue. We are not seeking to evaluate individual programs but rather to present a variety of health care initiatives that all have the same goal: providing care for those that otherwise would not have access to it. It is essential that we consider these cases in their larger regional context and use the lessons learned to promote greater social inclusion. (Excerpt)