2024 Case: Health Equity

Case Overview

Students examined the rise of private equity in health care and its role in addressing health equity.

Student teams were challenged with devising a for-profit investment that brings a better balance to the U.S. health-care system. The proposals ranged from telehealth platforms and community gardens to meal kits for SNAP users. The solutions served populations such as expectant mothers and rural communities, and involved for-profit and nonprofit organizations, social impact investors and a wide range of community partners.

Read the full case and prompt

  • Notre Dame DEI case competition announces winners

    Student teams from across the University proposed solutions for improving equity in healthcare through private equity.

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      Winning Teams - Graduate

      1st place

      Hannah Darr, Caitlin Cruickshank, Katie Bardine (MNA)

      2nd place

      Nell Smircina, Michael Rihani, Josh Rodgers (Executive MBA)

      3rd place

      Ann Mary Biju (MNA), Kingsley Ukaulor (MBA), Henri Fabrice Ndayizeye (MGA)

      Winning Teams – Undergraduate

      1st place

      Eileen Lundblad (Finance), Renee Maslak (Physics in Medicine)

      2nd place

      Bernice Antoine (Business Analytics), Luzolo Mantandu (Political Science), Nada Alnagar (Political Science), Remy Finn (Finance)

      3rd place

      Rey Ortiz Bautista (Science-Business), Ainee Martin (Chemical Engineering), Mateo Tristan (Chemical Engineering), Alyssa Chin (Business Analytics)

    Speakers

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    Final Round Judging Panel

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    Sponsors

    Platinum Sponsors ($10,000+)

    Platinum Sponsors are lead partners of the competition, receiving premier recognition through a keynote speaking opportunity. Platinum Sponsors gain access to top talent through exclusive networking events, fostering meaningful connections with students and industry leaders. Additionally, they also have a seat on the judging panel, allowing them to engage with and evaluate innovative solutions.

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    Diamond Sponsors ($5,000+)

    Diamond Sponsors are key partners of the competition, receiving prominent recognition and exclusive access to top talent through exclusive networking events, fostering meaningful connections with students and industry leaders. Additionally, they have a seat on the judging panel, allowing them to engage with and evaluate innovative solutions.

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    Gold Sponsors ($2,500+)

    Gold Sponsors are valued partners of the competition, gaining recognition and access to top talent through an exclusive networking event, where they can connect with students and industry professionals. Additionally, they have a seat on the judging panel, allowing them to engage with and evaluate innovative solutions.

    • South Bend | Elkhart Regional Partnership
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    Strategic Partners

    Strategic Partners play a vital role in shaping the competition and helping enhance the overall experience for participants. As thought partners, Strategic Partners will be actively involved in preparing students to compete, ensuring they gain valuable skills and directly contributing to the competition’s success. Additionally, they have a seat on the judging panel, allowing them to engage with and evaluate innovative solutions.

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    • A circle of gold bars extends outward in every direction, while the words Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate sit below the bars in dark navy lettering
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    • Gold compass outline next to the words Notre Dame Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership in navy lettering
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    • Gold lines and dots connected diagonally and vertically next to navy lettering for Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society
    • A blue-green flower above the blue-lettered words Impact Assets, Invest With Meaning