The AHA commended the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation for adopting a holistic approach to examining the links between social risk factors, health care outcomes and value-based payment programs.
Social Determinants of Health
Nov 15, 2018
May 18, 2022
In Winona, Minn., local leaders responded to their Community Health Needs Assessment findings by organizing a framework for community-based care coordination.
May 18, 2022
Rural hospitals are community strongholds, serving as the key point of care for nearly 20% of Americans. Beyond providing healing and hope, rural hospitals nationwide are pillars of their local economies, creating essential jobs that support families and community vitality. Many rural communities…
May 17, 2022
A new study indicates that social factors, when built into sepsis readmission models, can help predict which patients are at risk of an unplanned readmission within 30 days.
May 12, 2022
By pursuing and prioritizing an anchor mission in the community, UMass Memorial works to improve the health and welfare of its community beyond the hospital’s walls, particularly in areas suffering pervasive inequity and social disadvantages.
May 6, 2022
How UnityPoint Health and its community partners addressed health disparities.
Mar 22, 2022
The AHA is providing early financing for a female-led venture capital firm focused on improving health outcomes for women.
Mar 16, 2022
Rural hospitals are community strongholds, serving as the key point of care for nearly 20% of Americans.
Feb 9, 2022
Includes questions for boards to determine overall strategy and community investment strategies that address societal factors influencing health.
Jan 31, 2022
The post-Accelerating Health Equity 2021 Conference page – A Virtual Conference for Leaders in Community Health, Diversity and Inclusion – highlights conference speakers, presentation topics and our sponsors. We will be providing updates soon on our 2022 Accelerating Health Equity Conference,…