Community Benefit
Those in Michigan's expanded Medicaid program reported not only better physical health, but better mental health outcomes as well.
The nonprofit health system has sponsored numerous programs and services that help address social determinants of health.
Family support services, good access and transportation are some of the most-needed social services to address SDOH.
By investing earlier in social determinants strategies, health systems stand to save money in the long term and improve outcomes.
Along with addiction counseling, the drugs naltrexone, buprenorphine and methadone all have a place in treatment for opioid use disorder.
Dr. Charles Alessi, chief clinical officer at HIMSS International, says health tech ideas are coalescing toward a real sea change.
Homelessness is a social determinant of health that can influence the quality and quantity of healthcare services received.
In high-priced areas in California, the partnership is working to keep affordable apartments from becoming the next million dollar condos.
Sackler family would exit Purdue, pay $3 billion; the company would give more than $10 billion towards opioid overdose reversal medications.
The largest differences were seen in larger urban areas with multiple emergency rooms and hospitals within the vicinity.