The Root Cause Coalition
Hospitals and Health CareDistrict of Columbia, United States2-10 Employees
The Root Cause Coalition is a nonprofit organization focused on addressing health inequities by tackling the systemic root causes that affect individuals and communities. It achieves this through cross-sector collaboration among health systems, hospital associations, foundations, businesses, nonprofits, insurers, academic institutions, and policy centers, with activities centered on advocacy, education, and research. Based in the District of Columbia, the coalition was established in 2015 and operates with a mission to reverse health inequities by fostering authentic collaboration, scalable solutions, community-based change, and ongoing engagement with communities. The organization serves a broad network of health-related partners and seeks to advance health equity through collective action and knowledge sharing, including initiatives such as the Equity Legislation Monitor and collaborative events like housing and health-focused partnerships.