Social Determinants of Health

Reps. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., Tom Cole, R-Okla., Jim McGovern, D-Mass., and Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., reintroduced the Social Determinants Accelerator Act, AHA-supported legislation that would provide planning grants and technical assistance to help states and communities address the social…
At this HCC info session, the AHA population health team will share a preview of the program’s learning objectives, logistics and application process.
The AHA Center for Health Innovation is looking for AHA member hospitals and health systems to join its new Hospital Community Collaborative (HCC) cohort. Participating health care providers and their partners will receive unique access to vital tools and resources to address social factors that…
Advocate Aurora Health recently launched a subsidiary, Advocate Aurora Enterprises, focused on investing in companies that improve the overall health and well-being of patients. The launch reflects its strategy to employ a “whole-person” care model extending beyond medical treatment.
We know that a person’s health is influenced more by their social and economic circumstances than by access to medical services. However, making a real difference for people who struggle with social needs remains a significant challenge. 
U.S. hospitals and health systems increasingly are addressing the inextricable link between affordable, good-quality housing and optimal health as a way to promote community well-being. Hospitals’ efforts to address social determinants of health can have a far-reaching positive impact on patients…
The Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas has been working with Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation (PCCI), an independent collaborator, to use social needs data to identify women who are economically vulnerable and face challenges accessing care and may be at an elevated risk for…
The Build Healthy Places network is all about bridge-building…finding ways to tie together and thus magnify the positive impact that community developers and health professionals can have by working together more closely. In this “Voices on Value” podcast, Julia Resnick, Senior Program Manager with…
Millions of Americans experience housing instability – the continuum between homelessness and stable, security ho
Identifying the underlying factors that contribute to disparities in outcomes in vulnerable rural populations and developing strategies to address these issues remain constant challenges, but progress is being made. OSF Healthcare’s Health Equities Action Lab (HEAL) is employing a data-driven…