H&HN October 24, 2017
ProMedica recognizes that education, food, employment and housing are key factors in well-being. It’s turning that knowledge into strategy.
The health care community is showing a significant and growing interest in the social determinants of health. The rise of population health, providers’ embracing risk, increased focus on community benefits and growing scientific evidence have all driven an appreciation that social factors such as income, education and food security can determine health status, health needs and health outcomes.
I’ve previously reviewed population health and population health management approaches from 30,000 feet. But a real question remains: How do health systems translate understanding about the social determinants of health into action?
The American Hospital Association has launched a valuable new set...
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