August 30th 2022
People are suffering the effects of climate now and need immediate attention to prevent mortality and morbidity.
August 10th 2021
Here are some steps healthcare providers can take to better serve LGBTQ patients.
August 9th 2021
Used effectively, new technologies can deepen the existing, trust-based relationships that so many patients have with their physicians.
January 14th 2020
When patients do not have reliable transportation, the effects ripple through the entire healthcare system. Here's a look at the fallout as well as innovative solutions.
January 7th 2020
New study results show only 16 per cent of surveyed practices screened for all five social determinants of health.
How to screen for social determinants of health
Health outcomes are a result of social, behavioral and economic factors that physicians can’t control-but can help patients with.
We must address social determinants of health
When physicians don't talk to patients about social determinants of health, they miss the bigger picture.
Community information exchanges target social determinants of health
Community health information sharing platforms are cropping up to give healthcare providers a more holistic view of their patients’ needs and challenges as well as capture interactions with other social service agencies. That, in turn, is helping to improve patients’ care and their quality of life.
Social Determinants of Health
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August 30th 2022
People are suffering the effects of climate now and need immediate attention to prevent mortality and morbidity.
August 10th 2021
Here are some steps healthcare providers can take to better serve LGBTQ patients.
August 9th 2021
Used effectively, new technologies can deepen the existing, trust-based relationships that so many patients have with their physicians.
January 14th 2020
When patients do not have reliable transportation, the effects ripple through the entire healthcare system. Here's a look at the fallout as well as innovative solutions.
January 7th 2020
New study results show only 16 per cent of surveyed practices screened for all five social determinants of health.
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How to screen for social determinants of health
Health outcomes are a result of social, behavioral and economic factors that physicians can’t control-but can help patients with.
We must address social determinants of health
When physicians don't talk to patients about social determinants of health, they miss the bigger picture.
Community information exchanges target social determinants of health
Community health information sharing platforms are cropping up to give healthcare providers a more holistic view of their patients’ needs and challenges as well as capture interactions with other social service agencies. That, in turn, is helping to improve patients’ care and their quality of life.