The clear connection between social factors and health has led to the adoption of health-related social needs screening in an attempt to address health concerns outside of clinic walls. How can we make sure these screeners and resulting referral services are effective? More
To understand the impacts of social determinants of health, bioethics, and the history of this country, one must also understand the overlap of intersectional identities. More
Firearm violence is an ever-present concern, and Black Americans are disproportionately subjected to it. How does this impact the clinicians caring for victims, who must deal with the trauma and injustice daily? More
In a Health Affairs Grantwatch blog, Shannon Brownlee and Vikas Saini from the Lown Institute and Benjamin F. Miller from Well Being Trust discuss how state budgets are being squeezed by health care costs and what we can do about it. More
What are the most urgent needs when it comes to implementing programs that address community conditions? At the final roundtable event in the Drivers of Health project, health policy experts identified crucial research and policy needed to fill the gaps in community health and wellbeing. More
Income volatility has a significant impact on financial security, which can affect heart health as well, according to new research. More
Some doctors say that medical school is focusing too much on social issues and not enough on curing patients. But others say the changes to medical education haven't gone far enough. More
From high-tech fitness trackers, to genome sequencing, to pill delivery services, health care startups are booming in popularity. But in their quest to "disrupt" health care, these startups are missing a key point. More
What can communities gain from investing in nutrition, housing, and transportation services? A new "Return on Investment Calculator" can help organizations answer that question. More
How health care institutions can address social determinants of health, beyond just screening and referral. More
Much of the political discourse around health focuses on expanding access to health insurance. But how much does health care really matter for health? More