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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   New from McKinsey & Company Changing the narrative on aging “One thing we all have in common is that we will all age,” says Ursel J. McElroy, director of the Ohio Department of Aging, in a new McKinsey on Healthcare podcast episode. Aging should not be seen as a burden, McElory says; rather, it should be viewed as an opportunity to live a dignified life. Listen to the episode for more on the importance of valuing our own lived experiences, going all in on health equity, and appreciating the value of healthy aging throughout our lives, and check out McKinsey Health Institute’s insights on aging for more on achieving ever-greater levels of functioning and flourishing later in life. Read more FURTHER READING Adding years to life and life to years At least six years of higher quality life for everyone is within reach. Aim high   Health equity: Activating meaningful change The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted longstanding health and social inequities in healthcare and raised the urgent question of how health equity can be achieved. Address the issues   The economic impact of ageism New research quantifies the struggles that midcareer workers—those 45 and over—worldwide face and suggests possible interventions to level the playing field. Take action   Planning for an aging population Experts discuss how an aging population will affect many facets of our societies—and will require new partnerships among all types of stakeholders. Overcome challenges What the future holds for Medicare beneficiaries Medicare patients are at the forefront of much of the change sweeping the healthcare industry, including shifts to virtual care delivery, more home care, and the adoption of value-based care models. Understand the changing landscape   Author Talks: How to interrupt bias in the workplace Companies spend billions of dollars annually on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, but the results are few. Using basic tools to interrupt bias can help. Adopt new tools   The elusive inclusive workplace In the wake of the pandemic, you've committed to fast action on diversity. The first step is a new, more inclusive lens on talent management—straight through the life cycle. Use a new lens   Prioritizing health: A prescription for prosperity Could 65 be the new 55? Each year, poor health takes a heavy societal and economic toll. Improving the health of the world's population would add 10 healthy years in midlife—and much more. Read the report   Author Talks: Don't call it diverse Workplace inclusion efforts can undermine inclusivity by labeling people who are not white, cisgender, or male as "diverse." Ruchika Tulshyan urges businesses to recenter on the experiences of women of color. Center on women of color    To see more essential reading on topics that matter, visit McKinsey Themes. — Curated by Katherine Tam, a digital editor based in New York Follow our thinking McKinsey Insights - Get our latest thinking on your iPhone, iPad, or Android Share these insights Did you enjoy this newsletter? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this issue forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. This email contains information about McKinsey’s research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to our Healthcare Systems & Services alert list. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007