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Extending Return on Investment - A Multisector Approach to Whole-Person Health.
Amy B Locke1,2, Sara Knight3,4, Fernando Wilson5,6
1Chief Wellness Officer and Director, Osher Center for Integrative Health, University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery
|July 15, 2026
Summary
This article explores multisector strategies for whole-person health, focusing on innovative investment approaches. It synthesizes expert recommendations for measuring and delivering comprehensive health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Economics
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- The symposium 'Extending Return on Investment: A Multisector Approach to Whole-Person Health' convened diverse stakeholders on May 22, 2025.
- Current frameworks often fail to capture the full value of whole-person health initiatives.
- A multisectoral approach is needed to address the complexities of health and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To reimagine the measurement and delivery of whole-person health.
- To identify strategic investment opportunities that enhance the return on investment (ROI) in health.
- To foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders for advancing whole-person health.
Main Methods:
- Drawing on perspectives and recommendations from a convened symposium.
- Facilitating dialogue among clinicians, researchers, payers, policymakers, community leaders, and funders.
- Synthesizing expert insights on strategic investment in health.
Main Results:
- Identification of key challenges and opportunities in measuring whole-person health.
- Development of recommendations for multisectoral collaboration and investment.
- Exploration of innovative models for delivering and supporting whole-person health.
Conclusions:
- Strategic investment and multisectoral collaboration are crucial for advancing whole-person health.
- Rethinking ROI metrics is essential to capture the full value of comprehensive health initiatives.
- The symposium provided a roadmap for future action in promoting whole-person health outcomes.
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