Meeting patients where they are
Adverse social determinants of health (SDOH) outweigh the impact of health care delivery. What is the role of health systems and individual clinicians in addressing social needs?
In this NEJM Catalyst Q&A, Optum CNO and COO of Optum Home & Community Care Kristy Duffey explores how to create real impact on SDOH for patients, populations and communities through:
- Understanding how SDOH is evolving
- Leveraging in-home care for social needs
- Collaborating to address the totality of social needs
- Recognizing how SDOH impacts clinician experience
Get practical advice on how healthcare leaders can improve outcomes with integrated, whole-person care that serves social needs while addressing physical care, mental health and patient preferences.
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