Social Determinants of Health
Also in this weekly roundup of health care news: Hospitals help the Boston homeless get back on their feet; first responders suffer from exposure to tragic events; and a tech company seeks to become the Amazon of Chinese health care.
The departments of Health and Human Services and Housing and Urban Development should work with state and local governments and other concerned entities to increase the supply of permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals.
The AHA’s work to address the social determinants of health and advance health equity, particularly in the form of novel partnerships and collaborations, underscores the imperative of change agents who are making a difference in their communities.
Leaders from Providence St. Joseph Health, Children’s Hospital & Health System in Milwaukee and other organizations shared federal and state innovations in health care delivery, and the social supports that best address needs for Medicaid populations.
You can read inspiring stories from the field and individual members, watch videos and download a host of valuable resources at www.healtycommunities.org.
The AHA today released a new resource highlighting the importance of addressing the social determinants of health.
Addressing Social Determinants of Health Presentation
Social determinants of health – where we live, work and play – have tremendous affect on one’s health, and they can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, ethnicity. Help your organ
Building community partnerships and fostering untraditional partnerships around addressing the social determinants of health is key, said panelists.
Also in this roundup: Kaiser Permanente announces $200 million to address housing stability, homelessness and health insurer WellCare to acquire Meridian for $2.5 billion.
Patients discharged from the hospital and those who care for them would like hospitals to communicate in a supportive, collaborative and purposeful way, anticipate and explain how they will address their needs, and ensure continuity of care, according to a pilot study by Project ACHIEVE.