Social Determinants of Health
AHA Trustee Services’ latest Boardroom Brief discusses how board members should know the societal factors that influence the health and well-being of the patients and communities their hospital or health system serves and how these factors are being addressed.
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking written public comments on 12 proposed new objectives for its Healthy People 2030 initiative. The new objectives cover chronic kidney disease, educational and community-based programs, environmental health, hearing and other sensory or…
In observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month, this conversation focuses on how Chester County Hospital in Pennsylvania deployed bilingual volunteers to learn how to address disparate patient outcomes driven by barriers to care such as food insecurity and transportation issues within its…
The Hospital Community Collaborative provides resources to hospitals seeking to collaborate to reduce disparities in health outcomes.
Focusing on societal factors benefits patient care and serves as an avenue to meet hospitals’ strategic goals including advancing equity, improving quality and outcomes, reducing costs, and building community engagement and trust.
Join us for an insightful webinar to learn how health care providers across the country are transforming community health by integrating social care into their day-to-day workflows. Learn from industry experts about the importance of addressing Social Drivers of Health (SDOH), the benefits of a…
Non-medical social factors can have a significant impact on a pregnant person’s health and well-being. These AHA resources highlight how hospitals can address their patients' social needs to achieve better health outcomes.
The AHA awarded the Foster G. McGaw Prize to Boston Medical Center (BMC) Health System for its achievements in improving access to high-quality health care — particularly for underserved areas — and developing innovative partnerships with community organizations.
Coaching sessions that HCC enrollees can participate in throughout the year to exchange knowledge and collaborative strategies with peers.
The Hospital Community Collaborative's Academy offers specialized workshops for hospital and community organizations looking to improve their work.