A planning committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will organize and conduct a public workshop to consider the role of business and employers across all industries in improving health and health equity in communities. Building on the 2021 US Surgeon General's Report Community Health and Economic Prosperity, and in light of the recent or evolving societal crises (e.g., the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change), the workshop will include presentations and discussions that may examine how the case can be made for business and employers to engage beyond the workplace, showcase promising models and examples of engagement and collaboration, and explore evidence, resources, and tools to support business sector leaders and their partners.

The planning committee will identify specific topics to be addressed, develop the agenda, select and invite speakers and other participants, and moderate the discussion. A proceedings in brief summarizing the presentations and discussions at the workshop will be prepared by a designated rapporteur in accordance with institutional guidelines.