New Community Index Will Mine Social Determinants of Health Data

https://healthitanalytics.com/news/new-community-index-will-mine-social-determinants-of-health-data

The Boston University School of Public Health (SPH) has announced a five-year partnership with Sharecare, an Atlanta-based digital health company, to m

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Social Determinants of Health What’s a Healthcare System to Do?

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A growing literature regarding the health consequences of social risks, such as substandard housing and food insecurity, combined with increased adoption of risk-based payment models have contributed to a wave of healthcare sector i

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States lack guidelines for using Medicaid funding for social services

https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payer/states-without-guidelines-for-medicaid-funding-social-services

Medicaid today not only has the ability to help low-income patients with medical needs, it can also be a source of funding for social needs—however,

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How Medicaid Programs Can Revamp SDOH Programs, Community Health

As state Medicaid programs look to treat more patients for the social determinants of health (SDOH), they are looking to retool their intervention efforts for a next generation, according to a new report from Manatt.

https://patientengagementhit.com/n

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What Counts

What Counts highlights the stories and experiences of a growing group of leaders who are taking critical steps to end health disparities and adress SDOH among their patients. 

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What Counts

 

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Big business funding for affordable housing

 Microsoft invests $500 million in local affordable housing

• To address homelessness and accelerate construction in Puget sound region
• Provide below-market-rate loans
• $25 million in grants will be awarded to organizations addressing homelessness in Seatt

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