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SDoH & Health Equity in the News
The Augusta Chronicle: Food as medicine: New Food Farmacy Opens in Augusta to Help Pregnant, Postpartum Women (06/05) - The article discusses "Food Farmacy," a new initiative in Augusta aimed at helping mothers access healthy foods. The program, supported by local health systems and community partners, provides nutritious food options to improve health outcomes for mothers and their families. It focuses on addressing food insecurity and promoting wellness through education and resources, highlighting the importance of healthy eating for maternal and child health.
Axios: Health insurers take on the affordability crisis — in housing (06/05) - Health insurers are investing heavily in affordable housing to address the housing affordability crisis, which impacts health outcomes and healthcare costs, with major companies like Centene and UnitedHealth Group leading the way through significant investments and partnerships, while some experts remain skeptical about using healthcare resources for housing aid.
TechTarget: A Spotlight on Food Is Medicine: Creating Sustainable Programs (06/05) - Food-as-medicine programs are increasingly being adopted by health plans and employers to combat rising food insecurity and diet-related chronic diseases, but traditional models are outdated, prompting a shift towards digital solutions for better engagement, flexibility, and outcomes
American Society on Aging: Often Overlooked: Malnutrition with Overweight and Obesity (06/04) - The article explores the overlooked issue of malnutrition among individuals who are overweight or obese. It highlights how malnutrition can coexist with obesity, contributing to various health complications. The piece emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing nutritional deficiencies in overweight and obese populations to improve overall health outcomes.
Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology: Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Stroke Recovery Through Digital Health Solutions (06/04) - Improving stroke recovery requires addressing cognitive impairments and social determinants of health (SDOH) post-discharge, with digital health innovations offering promising solutions for better patient outcomes and health equity by incorporating actionable SDOH data into care plans.
Georgetown: How Families’ Medicaid Unwinding Experience Can Help Us Advance Health Equity (06/03) - Medi-Cal, crucial for over half of California's children, particularly children of color, faces challenges in maintaining continuous coverage due to administrative barriers, underscoring the need for streamlined renewal processes and improved support to ensure health equity.
xtelligent Patient Engagement: Teaming up with community-based organizations for SDOH work (06/02) - The article discusses the collaboration between healthcare organizations and community-based organizations (CBOs) to address social determinants of health (SDOH). Highlighting examples such as North Carolina's Medicaid Transformation, it emphasizes the importance of integrated data systems and partnerships to effectively manage SDOH. The piece also underscores the need for sustainable funding models and policy support to ensure the long-term success of these initiatives.
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