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Using Z Codes to Reduce Disparities in Health Outcomes in Rural Indiana

Hospitals and health systems are working to address the societal factors that influence health, including the social needs of their patients, social drivers of health in their communities and the root causes that lead to health disparities.
Guides/Reports
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Societal Factors That Influence Health

AHA presents a framework to support hospitals and health systems and actions they can take at each level (structural, community, personal) to improve health equity. Numerous studies have demonstrated a link between the social drivers of health and key health outcomes. AHA has worked to promote widespread use of ICD-10-CM codes that enable provider to collect data on the social drivers of health
Guides/Reports

2025 Environmental Scan

The 2024 AHA Environmental Scan details data and trends that have implications for the health care field for the coming year and beyond. The Scan will help your staff, leadership and board strategize and plan for the future.
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AHA Exclusive Executive Events

Connect with hospital C-suite executives at events focused on important health care issues.
Dataset
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Resource on ICD-10-CM Coding for Social Determinants of Health

Understand the role of ICD-10-CM codes in tracking and addressing patients' medical and social needs for personalized care.
Issue Landing Page
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Making Health Care More Affordable: Price Transparency and Eliminating ‘Surprise’ Billing

Just as there are challenges to making health care more affordable, there are many opportunities to reduce costs without compromising care. Hospitals are pursuing these opportunities in variety of ways. Many are tackling the affordability issue already, seeking change that makes sense for them and the communities they serve, and working to improve, price transparency and eliminate ‘surprise’ billing.
Webinar Recordings
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Value Break: The Role of Trustees in Addressing Health Equity

Learn how trustees can build long-lasting, trusted relationships with communities, in an effort to advance health equity.