As hospitals and health systems evolve to provide more holistic, person-centered care, many are incorporating screening for patients’ social and economic well-being into routine practice. However, creating effective systems to respond to those identified needs remains a significant challenge.
Social Needs Screening and Referral
Screening for and addressing patients’ social needs is an important step for providing holistic care.
A new AHA Market Scan Trailblazers report, “Driving the Drivers,” explores how providers can leverage technology and workflow optimization to improve HRSN screening and connect patients with resources to address their health-related social needs.
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.