Medicare Advantage Benefits Expand Access to SDOH, Telehealth Services
Increased attention is being paid to treating the whole person, addressing social determinants of health and recognizing the value of virtual care.
Mental Health, SDOH Drive Health Equity
By mid-July, 53% of adults had reported their mental health had been negatively impacted by the coronavirus—and research shows that poor and disadvantaged populations are most affected by mental health…
What a Grocery Store Can Teach Us About Social Determinants of Health
Not only have grocery stores remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many have emerged as innovative leaders in addressing food insecurity.
Is Healthcare Really a ‘Black and White’ Issue?
Disparities clearly exist, and it is our responsibility to figure out why and how to address them, for the good of everyone.
Racial Disparities of COVID-19 Demand That We Explore and Address Root Causes
How can the healthcare industry acknowledge racial disparities and strategically work to reduce them?
Health Insurance Affordability: A Call to Action for Healthcare Industry Stakeholders in the Pandemic
Even before COVID-19, working-age Americans struggled to afford healthcare coverage. Now, in the event of an economic downturn, the situation could worsen. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn explores the findings of…
Addressing Social Determinants of Health: An Infographic
Social determinants of health (SDoH) are the conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, and play – and they affect a wide range of health outcomes, according to…
Rural Health Amid the Coronavirus
How has COVID-19 affected healthcare in rural areas? People in rural communities are typically spread out by distance already—but some could be more at risk for certain conditions because of…
How Telehealth and Health Equity Can Survive After COVID-19
Telehealth usage skyrocketed during COVID-19. But it also revealed inequities in the healthcare system.
We Can and Must Do Better
We are deeply saddened by the recent displays of injustice in America—and the systemic racism that continues to plague our nation.
