Social determinants of health and health equity
Social determinants of health, or the factors related to where we live, work and play, are key drivers of patient health outcomes and patient engagement. Through careful measurement and population health intervention, providers can address SDOH to advance health equity across patient demographics.
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Feature
05 Dec 2024
What are vulnerable populations in healthcare?
Identifying vulnerable populations in healthcare is essential to good risk stratification and population health work. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Nov 2024
Inside HRSA's maternal mental health hotline campaign
HRSA has tapped six maternal mental health champions to helm a public health campaign about the agency's 1-833-TLC-MAMA maternal mental health hotline. Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2024
VA finds medical transportation fix with Uber Health
VA said the Uber Health partnership reduced missed appointments stemming from medical transportation barriers. Continue Reading
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Podcast
23 Oct 2024
Using a data-driven approach to human-centered SDOH work
As healthcare embraces SDOH data, it must confront challenges in balancing empathy and human connection with a data-driven population health approach. Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2024
Improved health equity to add $2.8 trillion to U.S. GDP by 2040?
Health equity improvement could yield $763 billion in corporate profits and prevent 5 million people from leaving the workforce due to health issues. Continue Reading
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19 Sep 2024
U.S. trails peers in healthcare quality ranking, care access
The nation's healthcare quality ranking is low for outcomes and equity, but the U.S. does excel in preventive care and patient safety. Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2024
Adverse childhood experiences screening key for risk profiles
The pronounced effect adverse childhood experiences have on adult health and well-being indicates a need for better screening and risk profiling. Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2024
March of Dimes report: 2.3M women live in maternal care deserts
According to a 2024 report by March of Dimes, 35% of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts, with roughly 2.3 million women of reproductive age living in these areas. Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2024
Maternity care deserts commonplace as more OB wards shutter
Obstetric ward closures and maternity care provider shortages are driving the growing trend of maternity care deserts nationwide. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2024
50% of women skip care due to high medical costs, care access
Women are 31% more likely to skip care due to high medical costs than their male counterparts. Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2024
U.S. worst in developed world for women's health outcomes
Women's health in the U.S. trails similarly developed nations in terms of outcomes, care access and healthcare affordability. Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2024
VA's SDOH pilot targets transportation barriers to healthcare
VA patients enrolled in the SDOH pilot rideshare program had fewer transportation barriers to care, more access and fewer no-shows. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2024
What's the state of women's health, care access in the U.S.?
A patchwork of insurance provisions and preventive healthcare access leaves much to be desired in terms of U.S. women's health. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jul 2024
Defining the digital determinants of health
Digital determinants of health (DDOH) are related to health IT and influence an individual's ability to access healthcare. Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2024
How the U.S. can close longstanding racial health equity gaps
Access to insurance, better enforcement and more data will be key to addressing the nation's health equity woes. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2024
Top-ranked hospitals still underperform in social responsibility
Hospitals that typically rank high for quality, plus private equity-backed institutions, fell short on the social responsibility ratings. Continue Reading
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Podcast
20 Jun 2024
Laying the groundwork for anti-racism in nursing schools
Creating an environment of inclusivity, and not just diversity, is key to anti-racism in nursing schools. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Jun 2024
Provider directory plans to promote LGBTQ-affirming care
OutCare's online provider directory helps patients find and access LGBTQ-affirming care when it would otherwise be out of reach. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2024
Prediabetes linked to social determinants of health, not race
Social determinants of health disproportionately affect racial/ethnic minorities, leading to disparities in prediabetes in teens. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jun 2024
Aligning social determinants of health work with CMS rules
Adapting to CMS standards for social determinants of health work meant aligning Cedars-Sinai's internal goals with external requirements. Continue Reading