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Social Determinants of Health Series: Transportation and the Role of Hospitals
"Transportation and the Role of Hospitals" is part of a series of guides and resources released by the AHA on how hospitals and health systems can address the social determinants of health (SDOH).
Resource on ICD-10-CM Coding for Social Determinants of Health
Understand the role of ICD-10-CM codes in tracking and addressing patients' medical and social needs for personalized care.
Addressing Societal Factors that Influence Health Presentation
Social determinants of health – where we live, work and play – have tremendous affect on one’s health, and they can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, ethnicity. Help your organization and community better understand how social determinants impact your patients and neighbors as well as what hospitals are doing to address this important aspect of health, and what resources AHA has to help you further tackle related challenges including food insecurity and lack of transportation.
Social Determinants of Health Series: Food Insecurity and the Role of Hospitals
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food insecurity is defined as a household-level economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food with either disrupted eating patterns or reduced food intake. Food insecurity, a determinant of health, affected more than 12.7 percent of U.S. households—that is, 15.8 million households—in 2015.
Social Determinants of Health Series: Housing and the Role of Hospitals
Hospitals and health systems can implement strategies and programs to improve housing stability, such as neighborhood revitalization, home assessment and repair programs, and care transition programs. This guide recommends a step-by-step pathway for hospitals to consider when developing housing programs. The guide also features five case studies on hospitals and health systems with innovative interventions to reduce housing barriers in their communities.
University Health (Kansas City) | Missouri
University Health (Kansas City) | Missouri | Truman Medical Centers | Accessible, state-of-the-art quality health care provided to Kansas City community without insurance discrimination.
Howard University Hospital | Washington, D.C.
Howard University Hospital | Advancing Health Equity and Promoting Patient-Centered Care | Mission and Vision for High-Quality Healthcare
Understanding Patients’ Social Needs
Trustee Magazine Articles
Discover the importance of understanding patients’ social needs for better care outcomes with AHA Trustee Services.
Temple University Hospital | Pennsylvania
Find out how Temple University Hospital is planning a dedicated hospital for women and infants to strengthen equity in care delivery, and how Medicaid covers 90% of infant deliveries.
Day 1 Accelerating Health Equity Conference Coverage
More than 1,000 people gathered May 7 for the AHA Accelerating Health Equity Conference in Kansas City, Mo. During this afternoon’s opening session, Joanne M.