Posted on 01/02/2019 - 4:05 PM
Research backed by real-life experience demonstrates that spending to improve management of social health factors for at-risk populations results in lower resource utilization and reduced overall costs. When health care organizations help vulnerable clients address the social determinants of health—factors such as economic stability, physical environment, education, food and housing security—they can positively affect health outcomes. Read more in the latest issue brief today.