This study of the public health landscape in New York City investigated the interplay between social determinants of health (SDOH), chronic health conditions, and inequities in social factors, with a focus on cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Actionable ways to implement what is known about social determinants of health were discussed among a panel of experts during a webinar broadcast in the beginning of March.
In this session at AMCP 2023, speakers broke down the challenges many managed care organizations face when wanting to collect detailed data on health disparities and proffered potential strategies that may help to facilitate gathering these data to address inequitable health care access.
As a physician I have witnessed the dramatic impact social determinants of health (SDOH) can have on the mental health of older patients. Fortunately, there are steps every practice can take to proactively address them.