social determinants
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Shifting to a More Holistic Approach Through 1115 Waivers
By Karen Iapoce
1115 waivers offer states a way to test new approaches in Medicaid that differ from what is required by federal statute. As we look at states leveraging Section 1115 Eligibility Changes, take notice of a strong emphasis on the justice-involved, housing/homelessness, and behavioral health.
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MedCity Influencers, Physicians
Seniors’ Mental Health and SDOH – A Family Physician’s View
As a physician I have witnessed the dramatic impact social determinants of health (SDOH) can have on the mental health of older patients. Fortunately, there are steps every practice can take to proactively address them.
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Payer’s Place: Dr. Anil Singh
Dr. Anil Singh shares his insights into the strategies employed by the organization to identify the most effective digital solutions for their members.
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MedCity Influencers, Community
Health equity is the solution to rising heart disease deaths
By Nick West
A better coronary artery stent cannot help a patient who cannot afford it, does not know they need it, doesn’t have a doctor who can make a diagnosis and identify that need. To help these patients, we urgently need to look at health equity.
Share/ Jul 26, 2022 at 9:00 AM -
MedCity Influencers, Consumer / Employer, Health Services
How proactively addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) can drive better outcomes, lower healthcare costs
By Ted Quinn
With proactive outreach by highly trained community health navigators guided by data and leveraging easy-to-use technology, we could get ahead of an individual’s needs, design and execute a care plan, and – hopefully – keep them out of the hospital.
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How Cerner’s CEO responded to U.S. market share losses at ViVE
Dr. David Feinberg spent much of a roughly 20-minute late-morning session Monday talking about the potential benefits of EHRs, but when asked about losing market share in the U.S. in two successive years, he was quick to defend the company.
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SDOH initiatives took center stage at HLTH 2021, but will they truly take shape off stage?
Despite all the impassioned calls to action and carefully-considered strategies — and the undeniable conviction behind both — the same question kept lingering in the back of my mind: “Haven’t I heard this before?” Still, I remain hopeful.
Share/ Nov 17, 2021 at 5:34 PM -
Hospitals, Payers, Social Determinants
Healthcare leaders share lessons learned addressing social determinants of health
By Elise Reuter
Leaders with insurers and health systems said that taking a holistic approach and partnering with community organizations is key to standing up a successful social determinants of health program at a panel discussion hosted by MedCity INVEST Digital Health.
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Meet the two picks from J&J and Village Capital’s culturally competent care accelerator
By Elise Reuter
Johnson & Johnson Impact Ventures and Village Capital launched their first accelerator focused on culturally competent care this summer. Two startups were each awarded $100,000: Omaiven Health and Lucia Health Guidelines.
Share/ Aug 31, 2021 at 6:01 PM -
Policy, Legal, Social Determinants
Expanding health equity through Covid-driven state Medicaid legislation
Covid has pushed state health agencies to use Medicaid in ways that would never have been imagined before. With one in five Americans saying they are unable to afford healthcare, how are state governments using this historic moment to expand equitable access to care?
Share/ May 18, 2021 at 3:00 PM -
Discover the Next-Gen Platform for Integrated Collaborative Care
Beyond EHRs and digital front doors, reducing the gaps in patient care journeys.
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Hospitals, Social Determinants
UPMC launches EMS training program for low-income individuals
By Anuja Vaidya
The initiative, called Freedom House 2.0, will provide emergency medical services training to people from economically disadvantaged communities. It aims to address social determinants of health as well as help support those who have experienced job losses amid the pandemic.
Share/ Dec 22, 2020 at 2:43 PM -
Hospitals, Social Determinants
Why healthcare orgs are joining an effort to create 1M jobs for Black Americans
By Anuja Vaidya
The newly created organization, dubbed OneTen, aims to create 1 million jobs for Black people over the next decade. Its founders include some big names in healthcare, such as Cleveland Clinic, Intermountain Healthcare and Humana.
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Health Services, Social Determinants
Lessons learned from public health efforts abroad can help U.S. tackle Covid-19
By Anuja Vaidya
Lessons that underscore the importance of strong public health infrastructures, community-based care and support for the most needy can be applied to the U.S. today as it navigates the Covid-19 pandemic, two experts say.
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Pharma, Payers, Social Determinants
Unite Us expands social determinants partnerships in Louisiana, West Virginia
By Anuja Vaidya
The technology company is partnering with major insurers, including Aetna and Humana, as well as providers like Ochsner Health to expand access to its platform that connects patients to community-based social services.
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Hospitals, Physicians, Social Determinants
Change Healthcare unveils social determinants resource for providers
By Anuja Vaidya
The resource includes services and access to a data analytics platform that can help providers identify and address social factors affecting the health of the populations they serve.
Share/ Nov 18, 2020 at 1:49 PM -
Health IT, Hospitals, Social Determinants
Technology boosts care delivery, population health efforts amid Covid-19 pandemic
By Anuja Vaidya
As the Covid-19 crisis accelerates, healthcare organizations are turning to technology solutions to help them keep pace with patient care needs as well as population health initiatives.
Share/ Nov 17, 2020 at 7:41 PM
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Payer’s Place: Don Antonucci
The CEO of Providence Health Plan visits the Payer’s Place and addresses the future of payment models.