Medical Economics November 14, 2019
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are not a new concept among health care leaders; but they are receiving increased attention from physicians, media and policymakers of late. This is in part because the upcoming 2020 elections are once again pushing health care reform to the front of the national agenda. There is an increased realization among physicians that social determinants are influencing health care behaviors and negatively influencing patient outcomes.
What’s more, Congress’ first proposed bill to address SDOH in payment models is spreading awareness that SDOH — the conditions into which people are born, grow, live, work and age — have a profound influence on both health outcomes and costs. Physicians are keenly aware of the impact of SDOH...
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