Discussions of social determinants of health might focus on the obvious ones—like income or education—while overlooking some other social determinants that impact health in complex ways. In recent ...

New research reveals that certain social determinants of health—such as socioeconomic status, household characteristics, and ...

Our health system is transforming, moving from a fee-for-service model to a value-based, coordinated care delivery system. As this effort continues to gain momentum, providers are starting to take a ...

Given 80 percent of a person’s health is influenced by non-medical factors, it’s no surprise that both health care providers and health plans are looking for ways to better manage the broader set of ...

Social determinants of health (SDoH) refer to the diverse environmental conditions that impact individuals throughout their ...

Social determinants of health (SDoH) can create major barriers for access to care. Jeffrey D. Dunn, PharmD, MBA: Right now, there’s a hot topic: social determinants of health. We see that a lot. I’m ...

Have you heard of the phrase “Social Determinants of Health”? Basically, it’s socioeconomic or cultural factors that affect your physical health. “Social determinants of health are modifiable factors ...

Two groups of people living in nearby zip codes in Atlanta have drastically different health outcomes and projected life spans: residents of predominantly white, high-income neighborhoods have an ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with OA who had difficulties with social determinants of health less likely underwent TJA. Difficulties ...

“Sometimes I just want to scream, ‘What about me?! I’m exhausted and overwhelmed from taking care of my husband.’” We get calls like this every day from people around the country who are going through ...

Rural, critical access and safety net hospitals have not expanded initiatives to address social determinants of health in vulnerable patient populations, and some are implementing fewer such ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Clinicians must use multifaceted tools to reduce CV risk in type 2 diabetes, combining newer therapies with ...