Access to Reproductive Health Care for Low-Income Women in Five Communities

Beyond the Numbers: Access to Reproductive Health Care for Low-Income Women in Five Communities

"In the spring and summer of 2019, KFF, working with Health Management Associates, conducted interviews with clinicians, social service providers, communit

Started by Navah Stein in Public Health

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Tackling the social determinants of health and rebalancing healthcare

With inequity in healthcare and economics creating numerous societal challenges, we can no longer wait to address the imbalance and provide innovative solutions to healthcare providers

https://www.theneweconomy.com/technology/tackling-the-social-deter

Started by Daniel Bach in Education, Emergency Services, and Health IT

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14 Health Systems Vow $700M for Social Determinants of Health

November 08, 2019 - Fourteen of the nation’s leading hospitals and health systems will be investing a collective $700 million to address community health needs and the social determinants of health in their respective regions, according to a statemen

Started by Daniel Bach in Education, Emergency Services, and Health IT

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Prescription Drug Wholesale Acquisition Cost (WAC) Increases

https://oshpd.ca.gov/visualizations/prescription-drug-wholesale-acquisition-cost-increases/

The Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) has released to the public the nation’s first mandatory reporting of information related to inc

Started by Daniel Bach in Emergency Services, Health IT, and Human Services

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Homeless Californians Who Commit Minor Crimes Could Get Treatment Instead Of Jail Under Proposed Ballot Measure

http://www.capradio.org/articles/2019/10/18/homeless-californians-who-commit-minor-crimes-could-get-treatment-instead-of-jail-under-proposed-ballot-measure/

Homeless people in California convicted of drug crimes or charges such as indecent exposure or

Started by Daniel Bach in Education, Emergency Services, and Health IT

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How Banks & Real Estate Biz Undermined Black Homeowners

Recent U.S. census data reveals the homeownership rate for African Americans has fallen to its lowest level since before the civil rights movement. In the second quarter of this year, the rate fell to just 40% — the lowest level since 1950. Keeanga-Y

Started by Navah Stein in Public Health

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Poor People Are Still Sicker Than The Rich In Germany, Despite Universal Health Care

Health care if definitely a vital foundation towards health, but doesn't necessarily enable increased access of care.

Where can the U.S learn from Germany's health care system? Where can the U.S grow in developing a more holistic system for health?

Ho

Started by Navah Stein in Public Health

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Integrating Social Care into the Delivery of Health Care--- Moving Upstream to Improve the Nation's Health (2019)

Description: The consistent and compelling evidence on how social determinants shape health has led to a growing recognition throughout the health care sector that improving health and health equity is likely to depend – at least in part – on mitigat

Started by Navah Stein in Public Health

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Recent SDoH Forum in DC: "Funding structures, particularly for social service providers, do not foster growth, they do not foster technology, and they do not foster innovation,"

Here is the article: Steady $$ Needed for Progress on Social Determinants, Experts Say

What do you think?

Started by William Hudson Harris in Health IT, Human Services, and Public Health

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SDoH....health care isn't just bugs and bacteria

Social determinants of health — health care isn't just bugs and bacteria

Social Determinants Accelerator Act
Proposed bipartisan bill introduced July 25, 2019
Recognizes that individuals have little control over circumstances they live in.
Life expectanc

Started by Navah Stein in Public Health

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Racism is a Social Construct / The Impact of Racism on Child and Adolescent Health

“Racism is a significant social determinant of health clearly prevalent in our society now,” said Dr. Maria Trent, a professor of pediatrics at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine...“We call it a socially transmitted disease: It’s taught, it’s passed do

Started by Navah Stein in Public Health

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Embracing the Social Determinants of Health in Pediatric Healthcare

Pediatric providers need to establish trust with patients and families to facilitate conversations about the social determinants of health.

Started by Daniel Bach in Education, Emergency Services, and Health IT

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Trusted Network Accreditation Program provides a framework for communities to work together to measure and improve social determinants of health and education.

TNAP provides a framework to connect covered and non-covered entities, the bottleneck to most social determinant data exchange.

Trusted Network Accreditation Program (TNAP) Announces Participating Beta Organizations Ahead of Finalizing Program Criter

Started by Marsali Hancock in Public Health

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How you can prevent, mitigate impact of racism on child health

The American Academy of Pediatrics has released a new policy statement that addresses the impact of bias and racism on child and adolescent health. Though it is our first formal policy statement devoted to racism, it builds on our previous statements

Started by Daniel Bach in Education, Emergency Services, and Health IT

2 Replies · Reply by Navah Stein Aug 14, 2019

What’s in Our Water? New Research on Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water and Their Public Health Implications

On the Evidence Podcast

Listen @ What’s in Our Water? New Research on Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water and Their Public Health Implications

Mathematica data scientist Cindy Hu discusses chemicals/contaminants in tap water quality, their health impli

Started by Navah Stein in Public Health

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California’s struggle to get food stamps to the hungry

“We’re leaving money on the table and people aren’t getting the food they need”

https://www.marinij.com/2019/07/21/californias-struggle-to-get-food-stamps-to-the-hungry/

Started by Daniel Bach in Education, Human Services, and Public Health

3 Replies · Reply by Navah Stein Aug 9, 2019

Reflections on County Health Rankings and Roadmaps': "Advancing Health Equity Through Housing Law and Policy" Webinar

WEBINAR NOTES:

800,000 households, 11% spend more than half their income on housing
“Severe housing cost burden” is more of a problem in rural counties
Burden is higher for renters than for home owners
Housing cost burden is highest for those with the lo

Started by Navah Stein in Public Health

2 Replies · Reply by Navah Stein Aug 15, 2019

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

Started by Daniel Bach in Education, Emergency Services, and Health IT

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MEDICAID programs as a guide to address roots of SDOH

For An Option To Address Social Determinants Of Health, Look To Medicaid

by: Karen DeSalvo and Michael O. Leavitt

Key ideas from the blog:

Interest to address the SDoH as core components of organizational strategy in value-based care transformation has

Started by Navah Stein in Public Health

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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

Started by Daniel Bach in Education, Emergency Services, and Health IT

1 Reply · Reply by Daniel Bach Jul 19, 2019

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Access to Reproductive Health Care for Low-Income Women in Five Communities

Beyond the Numbers: Access to Reproductive Health Care for Low-Income Women in Five Communities

Tackling the social determinants of health and rebalancing healthcare

14 Health Systems Vow $700M for Social Determinants of Health

Prescription Drug Wholesale Acquisition Cost (WAC) Increases

Homeless Californians Who Commit Minor Crimes Could Get Treatment Instead Of Jail Under Proposed Ballot Measure

How Banks & Real Estate Biz Undermined Black Homeowners

Poor People Are Still Sicker Than The Rich In Germany, Despite Universal Health Care

Integrating Social Care into the Delivery of Health Care--- Moving Upstream to Improve the Nation's Health (2019)

Recent SDoH Forum in DC: "Funding structures, particularly for social service providers, do not foster growth, they do not foster technology, and they do not foster innovation,"

SDoH....health care isn't just bugs and bacteria

Racism is a Social Construct / The Impact of Racism on Child and Adolescent Health

Embracing the Social Determinants of Health in Pediatric Healthcare

Pediatric providers need to establish trust with patients and families to facilitate conversations about the social determinants of health.

Trusted Network Accreditation Program provides a framework for communities to work together to measure and improve social determinants of health and education.

TNAP provides a framework to connect covered and non-covered entities, the bottleneck to most social determinant data exchange.

Trusted Network Accreditation Program (TNAP) Announces Participating Beta Organizations Ahead of Finalizing Program Criter

How you can prevent, mitigate impact of racism on child health

What’s in Our Water? New Research on Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water and Their Public Health Implications

California’s struggle to get food stamps to the hungry

“We’re leaving money on the table and people aren’t getting the food they need”

Reflections on County Health Rankings and Roadmaps': "Advancing Health Equity Through Housing Law and Policy" Webinar

New Community Index Will Mine Social Determinants of Health Data

MEDICAID programs as a guide to address roots of SDOH

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

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